While speaking at Riksbank’s International Symposium on Central Bank Independence, FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s independence from political influence is central to its ability to battle inflation, as reported by Reuters. Powell further noted that this independence requires the Fed to stay out of issues like climate …
Read More »Obvious message by major central banks: Tightening to stay for longer
Berenberg Bank on Friday adjusted its terminal rate forecasts in light of the developments of the last 48 hours, adding an additional 25 basis point rate hike for the Fed in 2023, taking the peak to a range between 5% and 5.25% over the course of the first three meetings …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 14/12/2022
The Fed decided a 50-basis point rate hike as expected, while the policy statement was closer to a copy of the previous one. The US central bank is still adopting reserved language about the possibility of recession, but with most Fed officials considering downside risks, it is fair to say …
Read More »Powell: No one knows if we are going to have a recession or not
FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell comments on the policy outlook after the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise the policy rate by 50 basis points to the range of 4.25-4.5% following the December policy meeting.Key Quotes“Data we have received so far on inflation for October and November do show a welcome reduction …
Read More »Could Powell deliver a relatively hawkish press conference?
In a few minutes, at 19:00 GMT the Fed will announce its decision on monetary policy. Traders and investors expect a 50-basis points rate hike. According to some economists, in spite of positive inflation data and signs since the last meeting, to avoid an unwanted further decline in interest rates …
Read More »Gold is heading towards the best weekly performance in three weeks
Gold prices fell on Friday before the announcement of important US jobs data. However, they are still on track to record the best weekly performance in three weeks, with the dollar weakening due to expectations of a slowdown in the rate hike at the Federal Reserve and indications of declining …
Read More »Gold is at its highest level in two weeks
Gold prices jumped to a two-week high in early Asian trade on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech boosted expectations of a lower US interest rate hike. By 0039 GMT, spot gold rose 0.4 percent to $1,775.77 an ounce, after touching its highest level since November 16. US …
Read More »Gold eying $1,787 ahead of Fed’s favored inflation reading
Gold price begins December on a firmer standing around $1,768, after posting the biggest monthly gains in 29 months during November. The precious metal’s latest run-up could be linked to the dovish messages by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, as well as optimism surrounding China. Gold buyers are expected to take …
Read More »Powell’s Speech Drags US Dollar Lower
In his first public appearance and remarks on the US economy since the post-FOMC policy decision press conference on November 2, where he warned of a higher terminal rate, Fed chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that it would “make sense to moderate pace of interest rate hikes”.Since the November …
Read More »US Dollar slides on disappointing jobs data ahead of Powell’s speech
The US dollar is sliding lower following jobs data in November that missed expectations before a highly awaited speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The dollar index added to earlier losses after the ADP National Employment reading indicating that US private payrolls increased far less than expected in November, suggesting …
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