The Japanese Yen (JPY) managed to recover its daily losses following the news that Shigeru Ishiba, the former Defense Chief, won the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race, securing his position as Japan’s new Prime Minister. This political development has provided support for the yen, but some traders remain cautious …
Read More »Will Looming Economic Data Affect Fed’s Decisions on Interest Rates?
Earlier this week, Federal Reserve officials said that the US economy remains strong, but that they will be monitoring upcoming data for warning signs. Officials said they need to keep close tabs on job market data and ensure inflation doesn’t reignite. The Federal Reserve’s recent aggressive interest rate cuts, aimed …
Read More »Pound Sterling Surges Following BoE’s Rate Decision
The Bank of England (BoE) has maintained interest rates at 5% following a split decision within its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Despite inflationary pressures easing, the MPC opted to hold rates steady, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.The decision has had a significant impact on the pound sterling, which …
Read More »Dollar Rebounds and Asian Stocks Surge After Fed’s Bold Rate Cut
Global markets reacted strongly following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut of 50 basis points, setting the stage for a measured easing cycle. The move is widely seen as an attempt to guide the U.S. economy toward a soft landing after months of elevated inflation and economic uncertainty. U.S. …
Read More »Will FOMC Go Big or Small on Rate Policy?
The September 2024 FOMC meeting is poised to conclude on September 18th, with Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference following. Traders and economists are divided over the size of the rate cut, with 59% odds of a 50bps interest rate cut and 41% probability of a 25bps cut per CME FedWatch. …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Rise Following Positive Data
US Treasury yields increased after data revealed a boost in consumer spending in the United States during August, according to figures released on Tuesday by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to 3.644% compared to the previous day’s close of 3.623%. …
Read More »Dollar Softens Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Rate Decision, Yen Reaches Year High
The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as uncertainty over the size of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate cut kept investors on edge. The yen reached its highest level this year amid widespread anticipation of a significant rate cut from the Fed at its meeting next week. With the Federal …
Read More »US Dollar Declines Amid Softening Labour Market and Inflation
The US Dollar has experienced a downward trend in recent sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected labour market and inflation data. This decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance and the overall health of the US economy.Softening Labour MarketThe latest labour market …
Read More »Dow Jones Rallies Amid Softer Inflation Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed higher on Thursday, following a late-day surge. This rally was primarily driven by a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which eased concerns about inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Fed. PPI Inflation Moderates: The …
Read More »Analytical Reading of Recent US CPI Report: Implications for Economy, Fed
The recent release of the August 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report has provided valuable insights into the current state of inflation in the United States. While the headline inflation rate has continued its downward trajectory, underlying inflationary pressures persist, raising questions about the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy decisions.Key …
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