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Last week marked pivotal to financial markets because of the US presidential election results and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. This confluence of events has the potential to significantly shape the trajectory of global asset prices and market trends for years to come. Given the far-reaching political and economic …

The Pound Sterling is trading cautiously on Friday, as the Bank of England (BoE) signaled a more gradual approach to interest rate cuts. The central bank’s decision to reduce its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, while in line with the Federal Reserve’s move, was accompanied by a less dovish …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to reduce the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.50%-4.75% following the November meeting and answers questions during the subsequent press conference. Key QuotesFed took another step in reducing policy restraint.The labour market remains solid.Inflation has eased substantially.I …

The Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis point interest rate cut on Thursday tempered the Euro’s earlier gains against the US Dollar. While the move aligned with market expectations, it shifted market focus to the Fed’s December meeting, where another rate cut is widely anticipated.The Euro, the official currency of the Eurozone, …

The Federal Reserve cut interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected to continue its monetary policy easing cycle. Fed decided, Thursday to lower the policy rate after Donald Trump won the US presidential election.Fed Chairman Powell’s remarks could provide important clues about the rate outlook. The US Dollar …

According to a senior adviser to Trump who asked to remain anonymous in order to discuss private discussions, President-elect Donald Trump is expected to let Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell complete the remaining portion of his term, which ends in May 2026. Jerome Powell, the current chair of the Federal …

The American central bank is expected to maintain its monetary easing cycle. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) at the end of its policy meeting on Thursday, a decision that may seem a footnote given the uncertain economic terrain the …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to four-month tops north of the 105.00 hurdle on the back of Trump’s win and higher US yields. The Fed’s interest rate decision will be at the centre of the debate, seconded by weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories.The US dollar has touched …

In addition to raising concerns about how much pressure might be put on the Federal Reserve during his second term in office, some economists and experts say Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential contest could potentially upend the US economy and change the Fed’s policy calculus in the coming months.During …

Tuesday saw a little increase in gold prices as investors prepared for political tensions following surveys that indicated Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were tied for the U.S. presidential election, which is likely to be a contentious outcome. The price of spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,740.96 per ounce. At …