Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, said on Wednesday that he feels comfortable with the current stance of monetary policy and where it currently is, stressing that the US economy has been performing very well recently.Powell added: “The institutional relationship between the Fed and the US …
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Financial markets responded positively on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary. Currencies across the globe rallied, reflecting investor optimism that Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, could temper some of Trump’s more extreme economic views.Market ReactionsThe US Dollar Index (DXY), …
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to reduce the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.50%-4.75% following the November meeting and answers questions during the subsequent press conference. Key QuotesFed took another step in reducing policy restraint.The labour market remains solid.Inflation has eased substantially.I …
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As voters prepare to choose the next president, the U.S. economy is, by most measures, stronger than it has been in recent election cycles, though some exceptions help explain voter discontent.The Bigger Picture Politics and voting behavior are more complex than any data series from a government website, and the …
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Coca-Cola exceeded expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, yet the company’s stock dropped by over 2% in early trading. The beverage giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.77, slightly surpassing analysts’ forecast of $0.75. Revenue also beat expectations, reaching $11.9 billion compared to the anticipated $11.63 billion. Coca-Cola’s organic …
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The US economy continues to demonstrate its resilience, with the service sector leading the way. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a significant surge in the Services PMI for September, indicating robust growth. This positive development suggests that the economy is on a solid footing and is not at …
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European stock markets opened cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors remained wary of escalating tensions in the Middle East while turning their attention to upcoming employment data from the Eurozone. Markets Show Cautious OptimismDespite concerns over geopolitical risks, major European indices displayed modest gains: Germany’s DAX rose by 0.1%France’s CAC …
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The market is still overestimating Fed easing even while the Fed is defying dovish expectations. S&P Global preliminary September PMIs came in above forecasts, indicating that the economy is still doing well. Fed representatives will make an effort to temper their dovish remarks. Amidst growing concerns of a recession, the …
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Following the half-percentage-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve less than two months before the November election, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is not holding back in his criticism of the institution. In an interview with Newsmax on Thursday, the former president stated, “It really is a political move.” …
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The recent earnings report from FedEx has sent shockwaves through the financial markets, raising serious concerns about the health of the broader economy. The company, often considered a bellwether for the US and global economies, has reported weaker-than-expected results, primarily due to a decline in industrial shipments. This article will …
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