A sharp sell-off in mega-tech stocks dragged down the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. However, a cooler-than-expected inflation update suggested a nearly certain 25 basis points (bp) Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Learn how despite the tech slump, the …
Traders continue to watch the Federal Reserve’s indications regarding potential rate cuts. Despite new forecasts for monetary policy that include an interest rate reduction in 2024, market expectations remain firm for the first cut in September, followed by another in …
This week, US equity markets experienced a subdued uptick, with the Nasdaq gaining 6.76% month-to-date (MTD), the S&P 500 rising by 3.89% MTD, and the Dow Jones adding a modest 36 points, or 0.09%. Traders are waiting with bated breath …
WTI and Brent crude oil prices fall due to unexpected rise in US inventories and market caution ahead of the US PCE data. Geopolitical tensions add to supply concerns.
This week, market participants will have their eyes on key economic indicators from Australia, the US, and China, as these data points are expected to provide deeper insights into inflation trends and economic health. Australia to release CPI for June …
The upcoming week is packed with key economic events that could significantly impact the markets. Here’s a detailed look at the key events to watch from 17th to 23rd June 2024, covering important announcements from China, Australia, the UK, and …
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) chose to maintain the federal funds rate at its meeting on May 1, marking the sixth consecutive meeting without a change. This decision was influenced by earlier inflation data and robust job growth, which …
Wall Street endured a tough week, marked by significant declines driven by rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The market sentiment was further dampened by higher-than-expected inflation data from Germany and Australia, escalating global inflation concerns. …
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both ended their multi-week winning streaks, a shift driven by economic data that came in hotter than expected. This unexpected resilience in the economy has prompted many to push back their expectations for Federal …
The flash PMI data release slated this week in India, Japan, and Australia will be closely watched by investors and analysts. April’s data highlighted robust growth across these economies. India continued to grow at one of the strongest rates seen …