In response to inflation that is reportedly approaching the Fed’s 2% objective, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke to newswires on Thursday about the future pace of Fed rate decreases. Key QuotesInflation is on its way down to 2%.The labor market is close to stable, full …
Read More »Gold Prices Extend Gains Amid Geopolitical Tensions, but Dollar Strength Caps Upside
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …
Read More »BoE’s Ramsden Still Optimistic on Rate Cuts
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden expressed confidence in the UK’s inflation trajectory, suggesting that a recent uptick in October’s CPI data is a temporary blip. He believes that inflation will continue to decline, allowing the central bank to maintain its easing monetary policy.Key points from Ramsden’s remarks:Inflation Outlook: …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices rallied to a one-week high on Tuesday, trading now at $2630.38, up +0.72%, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin’s announcement of a revised nuclear doctrine, which views attacks from non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers as joint attacks, sparked investor concerns. As a …
Read More »Explainer: Why Has Fed’s Powell Declared “No Rush for Rate Cuts”
Following the election, stock indices on Wall Street saw a sharp rally, while 10-year Treasury rates increased, a sign of declining prices. The momentum changed last week, though, when Governor Adriana Kugler and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned against anticipating dramatic rate cuts. According to Powell, the US economy …
Read More »Markets’ Weekly Recap: Stronger US dollar dominates performance of key assets
Easing labour market conditions are expected to encourage the Fed to deliver a third interest rate cut next month, even as progress in lowering inflation has stalled. Markets now see a 76% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December. Gold has plunged over $170 following the …
Read More »US Inflation Edges Higher in October, Keeping Federal Reserve Focused Ahead of Key Meeting
Headline inflation in the United States rose in October as anticipated, according to the Labor Department, drawing the attention of the Federal Reserve as it prepares for a pivotal policy meeting next month. The consumer price index (CPI), a primary measure of price growth in the U.S., increased by 2.6% …
Read More »Fed Rate Cut Weighs on Euro, EUR/USD Retreats
The Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis point interest rate cut on Thursday tempered the Euro’s earlier gains against the US Dollar. While the move aligned with market expectations, it shifted market focus to the Fed’s December meeting, where another rate cut is widely anticipated.The Euro, the official currency of the Eurozone, …
Read More »Fed cuts interest rate by 25 basis points as widely expected
The Federal Reserve cut interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected to continue its monetary policy easing cycle. Fed decided, Thursday to lower the policy rate after Donald Trump won the US presidential election.Fed Chairman Powell’s remarks could provide important clues about the rate outlook. The US Dollar …
Read More »Despite Trump’s Win, Federal Expected To Cut Rates By 25 Basis Points
The American central bank is expected to maintain its monetary easing cycle. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) at the end of its policy meeting on Thursday, a decision that may seem a footnote given the uncertain economic terrain the …
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