Tag Archives: Interest rate

Trump’s administration has been criticized for potentially meddling with the Fed’s decisions about the US monetary policy. However, there is little Trump could do to threaten the Fed’s independence. Trump and some of his allies have suggested that Trump should be allowed to comment on interest rates, but this would …

US Dollar DXY reduced losses on strong Q2 GDP data. The US economy seems to be holding up, but dovish bets on the Fed are still in place. The Fed continues to take a data-dependent approach in the interim and holds off on making any cuts very soon. Following a …

The minutes of the latest FOMC meeting issued on Wednesday indicated that members of the committee are convinced that the US consumer price index readings (CPI) last May provided evidence that there is progress in terms of lowering inflation while meeting the central bank’s goal.A number of policymakers also suggested …

Crude oil prices saw a noticeable surge, with the price of West Texas Intermediate crude exceeding the $80 per barrel barrier, Brent oil rose to more than $84.19 per barrel, while energy markets are closely watching recent developments in particular OPEC and its allies’ actions within the framework of OPEC …

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, giving up gains made on Friday, as peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Cairo eased fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. US inflation data also reduced expectations of interest rate cuts soon. …

Oil prices are reversing more quickly than expected as US reserves surge. The prospect of longer-term higher interest rate environment is raising worries about a decline in crude oil prices. The impact of geopolitical concerns has been mitigated by these fears. On Wednesday, there will be a significant decline in …

As the latest major lender to suffer the pinch of higher for longer interest rates, Bank of America reported an 18% decline in first-quarter profit. With the exception of a one-time charge, the results exceeded expectations, mostly due to the bank’s Wall Street and wealth-management units demonstrating good performance. The …

Global inflation-linked concerns, lest it should return to the previous highs, continue to reveal themselves in the context of the precautionary rhetoric adopted by major central banks worldwide. In practice, monetary policymakers have announced, through formal decisions, their intention to keep interest rates “higher for longer”, an important tool, until …

European markets experienced a notable upswing yesterday, reaching their highest levels in over a week. This occurred as financial markets adopted a more measured approach toward recent geopolitical events. Additionally, investors were contemplating the possibility of a stimulus plan in China and a subtle shift in tone from Fed policymakers …

The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in the United States surged by 1.6% on a yearly basis in February. This figure surpassed market expectations of a 1.1% increase and marked a notable uptick from the 1% …