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The Fed will likely move ahead with another 25-basis point cut at its December meeting. The Federal Reserve’s last meeting in 2024 is poised to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing economic battle against inflation in the United States. As the US central bank prepares to deliver its final …

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits continued to decline last week, signaling a rebound in labor market conditions. However, persistent long-term joblessness among laid-off workers underscores ongoing challenges in the job market, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions in December. Key Data Highlights Initial Unemployment …

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting that the labor market remains resilient despite recent challenges. However, the broader employment picture remains unclear, with the ongoing effects of recent hurricanes and industrial strikes potentially distorting the data in the coming …

Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Thursday after data showed strong service activity in the world’s largest economy, while cautious investors watched for any escalation in the Middle East conflict.The benchmark S&P 500 pared losses after the Institute for Supply Management survey showed service sector activity, which makes up …

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, though the figure remains close to the lowest level in four months, signaling continued strength in the U.S. labor market. Initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 28 rose to 225,000, up from a …

The USD/CAD pair is trading down on Friday morning in the Asian session, at 1.3560. The USD is still being hurt by predictions that the Fed may lower rates again this year. The commodity-linked Loonie is supported by rising crude oil prices. During Friday’s early Asian session, the USD/CAD pair …

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. …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened to the 100.20 region, just to rebound afterwards and reclaim the 101.00 hurdle and beyond in the wake of the FOMC event. The usual weekly Initial Jobless Claims are due on September 19, seconded by the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, the CB Leading Index, …

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 …

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 …