In a move that aligned with market expectations, the Bank of Canada (BoC) today announced a significant 50-basis-point reduction in its key interest rate. The decision, which brings the policy rate down to 3.75%, was made at the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday.In its accompanying statement, the BoC indicated that …
Read More »Crypto investment hit record outflows amid Middle East tensions
Bitcoin is trading around the $63,000 level on Monday as a CoinShares report reveals that crypto investment products recorded outflows totaling $147 million last week, breaking their three-week inflow streak.Crypto assets witness outflows stirred by negative flows in Bitcoin ETFsCrypto ETFs recorded outflows totaling $147 million last week, according to …
Read More »Goolsbee Lauds September’s Jobs Report
Interviewed at Bloomberg, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said on Friday that he considered the latest job market report to be “superb” and noted that additional reports like this would increase his confidence that the US economy has reached full employment with low inflation. Key Quotes Do not want to react …
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 »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 »Dollar Recovers as Yen Retreats; U.S. Inflation Data Looms Large
Dollar Gains Ground as Yen Retreats; Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data The dollar rebounded on Monday, recouping some of its recent losses, while the yen eased off its safe-haven highs. Investors, uncertain about the scale of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, are now turning their attention to this week’s …
Read More »US Dollar Weakened on Mixed Economic Data
The US Dollar experienced a decline on Thursday following the release of mixed economic data. While services sectors showed signs of growth, labour market indicators hinted at potential weakness. This confluence of factors has led investors to speculate on a more aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in …
Read More »DXIY Rallies Amidst Inflationary Tides
The US Dollar has been on a steady upward trajectory, gaining strength following the release of July’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index. This inflation metric, favored by the Federal Reserve, has shown a consistent decline, suggesting that inflationary pressures are easing. However, the path forward for interest rate cuts remains …
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