Treasury yields have embarked on a new downward trajectory due to increased demand for safe-haven assets. This inverse relationship between bond prices and yields is a common occurrence in the market.The heightened demand for safe-haven assets, particularly U.S. government bonds, was spurred by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East …
Read More »Fed’s Bostic Doesn’t Rule Out Another Jumbo Rate Cut
Raphael Bostic, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, believes that the Fed should be prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market weakens. He reassured markets that his business contacts don’t anticipate layoffs, but this statement seems out of place given the recent ISM …
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 »Explainer: Earnings The Real Catalyst For S&P 500’s Rebound
As the Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates, investors are eagerly anticipating a broader market recovery. While the Fed’s actions will undoubtedly provide a supportive environment, it’s crucial to recognize that earnings growth is the true catalyst for the S&P 500’s rebound.Beyond Big Tech: A Broad-Based RallyWhile Big Tech …
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 »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Labour Data Attracted Most Investors’ Attention
The US labour market was a significant focus for investors, with the August nonfarm jobs repor as the most awaited data. The report confirmed signs of a softening US labour market, starring a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.2% by a clear softening trend in new jobs …
Read More »Fed’s Goolsbee: Multiple Rate Cuts Imminent
The Federal Reserve is poised to pivot towards a more accommodative monetary policy, according to recent statements from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee.Goolsbee, speaking on Friday, noted a growing consensus among Fed officials that interest rate cuts are necessary to address the evolving economic landscape. While he didn’t advocate for …
Read More »CHF Gains as US Labour Market Stumbles
The US Dollar’s recent decline against the Swiss Franc can be attributed to a combination of factors, primarily stemming from the soft US labour market data revealed in August. The NFP report, which showed a smaller-than-expected increase in jobs, has dampened expectations for interest rate change by the Federal Reserve.After …
Read More »Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbles following US data
The US jobs data came in below forecasts, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) to drop 400 points on Thursday, losing territory for the second time this week. Since the day’s initial shock selloff, stocks have recovered, but the Dow Jones is having difficulty leveling off for the day. …
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