The Wall Street indexes were down on Tuesday as negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling continued, putting investors on edge about the possibility of a historically large government default. According to S&P Global statistics, the US economy experienced significant growth in the services sector in May, driving business activity …
Read More »Wall Street mixed as investors focus on debt ceiling talks
Wall Street closed mixed on Monday, with the Nasdaq helped by gains in Alphabet and Meta Platforms, while the S&P 500 ended near flat as investors refrained from big bets ahead of a fresh round of talks about raising the U.S. debt ceiling.President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin …
Read More »McCarthy hints at debt ceiling deal tonight or tomorrow
On Monday, US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressed optimism about reaching a deal on the debt-limit with White House negotiators, stating that discussions had been productive leading up to a meeting with President Joe Biden later in the day. McCarthy said he’s insisting on an agreement to “spend less” than …
Read More »Gold Higher as US Debt Ceiling Talks, Fed’s Stance in Focus
Gold prices rise as traders await clarity on U.S. debt ceiling negotiations and Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy. Gold prices influenced by US debt ceiling negotiations, Federal Reserve’s interest rate pathGold is seen as a safe-haven investment amid concerns over the debt ceiling. The impact of US default on gold …
Read More »Crude oil prices retreats on debt ceiling stalemate
After Republicans boycotted talks with President Biden over raising the debt ceiling, the price of oil reversed gains and fell on Friday. The US Dollar falls as demand for safe-haven assets declines as concerns over the debt ceiling ease; oil is primarily priced in USD. After House Speaker McCarthy left …
Read More »Updates: Will Biden, McCarthy reach a deal on debt ceiling?
On Thursday, Speaker Kevin McCarthy voiced optimism that negotiators have a structure now and are working two or three times a day. DeSantis suggests only he could beat Biden ahead of the expected 2024 launch. McCarthy also praised Biden’s picks to lead the talks – a move by the White …
Read More »WTI soars 3% on optimistic IEA forecast amid debt ceiling talks
In the second half of 2023, the International Energy Agency forecasts a 2 million bpd supply deficit. The rise in oil prices is a result of positive developments in the US debt ceiling negotiations. Due to a slowdown in China’s economic growth, US crude oil prices are rising despite rising …
Read More »Bitcoin slides below $27K as debt ceiling talks eyed
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the US could breach its debt limit by June 1, potentially setting off a recession in the event of default. Yellen also and said a default “could lead to a recession,” so several analysts believe a resolution to the debt ceiling issue could potentially buoy …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 15/05/2023
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said, on Monday, that if he were voting now, he would vote to hold rates in June, but warned that he has to keep a possible rate hike on the table. He also forecasts inflation to be in the high 3s by year-end, and …
Read More »Yellen: Treasury’s borrowing costs had already increased for early June
The US Treasury Department reiterated Monday it expects to be able to pay the US government’s bills only through June 1 without a debt limit increase, increasing pressure on congressional Republicans and the White House to reach a deal in coming days.The news also quotes US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen …
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