Since the Fed is projected to maintain interest rates in the range of 5.25%–5.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting, no policy changes are anticipated. The news conference by Chair Jerome Powell will be crucial. Investor attention will be focused on any possible rebuttal to market conjecture about rate reductions. Financial …
Read More »Dow stocks decline amid economic data ahead of FOMC decision
US stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reversing higher in midday trades as investors awaited a slew of Big Tech earnings and a Fed rate decision. Financial stocks, including JPMorgan Chase, Visa, American Express, and Goldman Sachs, lifted the index. The S&P 500 also …
Read More »China reduces bank reserve requirements by 50 basis points
China has pledged to reduce the amount of liquidity its banks must hold in reserves early next month as it attempts to boost its faltering economy. The Chinese central bank said it expects rapid credit growth in the first quarter. Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, said …
Read More »The People’s Bank of China keeps interest rates unchanged
The People’s Bank of China has opted to maintain the country’s interest rates at 3.45%, in line with market expectations. Similarly, the 5-year lending rates were retained at 4.2%, aligning with the anticipated and priced-in scenario. However, the People’s Bank of China surprised the markets by keeping the interest rate …
Read More »EUR/USD barely recovers as markets digest FOMC minutes
The EUR/USD pair is attempting to regain support after retreating into the 1.0900 handle. According to the most recent meeting minutes, the Fed is trying to lower market expectations for rate cuts. Markets are concentrating on US PMI data on Wednesday due to the lack of EU data. The Fed …
Read More »US stocks head toward seventh straight week with gains
US stocks are currently hovering around their record highs. They are poised to end the longest weekly winning streak in six years. With a 0.1% decrease in morning trade, the S&P 500 is now 1.7% behind its all-time high from early in the previous year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, …
Read More »Jerome Powell sheds light on FOMC’s pause decision
Fed Chair Jerome Powell explained the decision to keep the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25-5.5% and responded to questions in the post-meeting press conference.Quotes from Post FOMC meeting press conference“It’s not likely we will hike further.”“Policymakers are thinking, talking about when it will be …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 11
On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and Chair Powell. During the Asian session, New Zealand will disclose current account figures, and Japan will release the Tankan survey. The Producer Price Index (PPI) will provide more inflation data in the United States.On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Dec. 11
USD/JPY climbed above 146.00 for the second day in a row, extending the recovery from below 142.00. The Japanese yen was among the worst performers, as investors reduced the likelihood of a Bank of Japan policy change in the near term. Japan will publish the November Producer Price Index as …
Read More »Is Powell Under Pressure To Set US Interest Rate Cut Plan?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a challenge in keeping the US central bank’s policy plans flexible, as investors believe the cooling economy means tightening is over. The FOMC prepares for its final two-day meeting of 2023, and Powell is expected to use his press conference on Wednesday to emphasise that …
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