Monthly Archives: August 2026
Market awaits today’s FOMC meeting
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:12 am, by josephine
Amidst the lowest intraday volatility and volume of the year and ahead of this week’s crucial Fed meeting, US stocks inched up on Monday amid a turbulent session. Large technology firms remained under bearish pressure as investors anticipate negative earnings report news. Despite recession fears, investors are awaiting the conclusion of Wednesday’s critical FOMC monetary Continue Reading
Concern about the global economy, Market expect another 75bps rate hike
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:12 am, by josephine
Tuesday’s decline in US stocks was precipitated by deteriorating economic conditions, worries of a recession, and sky-high inflation. The dismal outlook of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart Inc., illustrates the effects of inflationary pressures on consumer spending. Concerns over a faltering global economy prompted investors to anticipate another 75-basis-point increase before to a widely anticipated Continue Reading
Fed rate raised by 75 basis points; Fed acting swiftly to combat inflation
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:12 am, by josephine
In response to Fed chairman Jerome Powell’s less hawkish remarks after the central bank’s monetary policy decision, US stocks jumped on Wednesday, regaining upside momentum and making a significant return. Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve stated that it had increased the main benchmark rate by 75 basis points to a range of 2.25 to 2.5%, Continue Reading
US stocks rose to a seven-week high as investors pushed upon Fed rate rises
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:12 am, by josephine
US stock rallied on Thursday, preserving its bullish momentum and climbing to a seven-week high as investors pared their bets on Fed’s aggressively rate hikes amid the weak economic data. The US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q2 showed that the economy entered a technical recession after contracting by 0.9%. However, investors remained their speculation Continue Reading
Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. jumped as greater revenues relieved profit growth concerns. Bull market?
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:12 am, by josephine
Lead by big tech, US stock advanced on Friday and notched the best month since 2020. Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. soared as higher revenues from the pair’s iconic powerhouses relieved fears of profit slowdown on profit growth. Despite some concerning indications from economic indicators, the earnings season as a whole has outperformed expectations, with Continue Reading
Stock jumped on concerns that inflation may have peaked and the central bank was close to ending its rate-hiking cycle.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:11 am, by josephine
US stock stopped a three-day rally on Monday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve and data showing slower growth undermined market risk sentiment. Stocks had surged in July on speculation that rampaged inflation may have peaked and the central bank was closed to the end of the rate-hiking cycle on signs. While more than half Continue Reading
US Stocks fell as Fed officials signalled an Aggressive stance to Control Inflation
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:11 am, by josephine
US stock little declined on Tuesday, as Federal Reserve officials implied the next move of the central bank will be more hawkish to calm runaway inflation. Investors are keeping their eyes out for comments from Fed officials about the necessity of a more aggressive interest rate policy. It’s also worth noting that, Pelosi’s trip has Continue Reading
US Stocks Rally, Spurred By Earnings and Fed
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:11 am, by josephine
US stock rallied on Wednesday, snapping a two-day loss since the beginning of this week, as earnings buoyed the market mood. Investors could clear their concerns about earnings disaster after 70% through the season, as more cheering data like a solid report from Moderna.Inc and Paypal Holding Inc. released. However, Jerome Powell signalled that the Continue Reading
All Eyes on the US Jobs Reports, Concerns on Inverted Yield Curve.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:11 am, by josephine
US stocks wavered on Thursday as traders parsed various corporate earnings against a backdrop of aggressive interest-rate hikes by global central banks. The US yield curve continued to be inverted as recession fears persisted. The S&P 500 ended the session little changed after fluctuating throughout the day. The Nasdaq 100 closed up higher for the Continue Reading
Special Gold Coverage: Will XAU/USD Goes above $1,800? NFP is the key
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:11 am, by josephine
The price of gold has reached a monthly high and is currently trading just below the $1,800 level. This comes as bulls take a breather following the recent increase in price and in anticipation of the all-important US Nonfarm Payrolls report. The markets witnessed a temporary safe haven bid in the US dollar in the Continue Reading
