Monthly Archives: August 2026
The Fed’s Rate hikes to Control Inflation Weighed on the Market Sentiment
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:09 am, by josephine
US stocks declined for the first time in four days as investors assessed the outlook for the path of interest-rate hikes after a minute of Federal Reserve’s last meeting noted officials saw risks from tightening more than necessary. Moreover, the stock market rallied on signs of peaking inflation and an earnings reporting season that saw Continue Reading
Weekly Jobless Claims Fell, Strength Demand in Labour?
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:09 am, by josephine
US stocks edged higher on Thursday, as mixed economic and earnings reports failed to spark a broad conviction trade. The weekly jobless claims data fell for the first time in three weeks, a sign of strength in demand for labour, while a gauge of manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia area unexpectedly expanded in August. Meantime, Continue Reading
Markets Cautious with more Fed officials supporting rate hikes ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:09 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Friday and snapped the longest weekly rally since November. Investors turned cautious and short-sellers resurfaced after Federal Reserve officials beat the drum on hiking rates. The pullback in equities this week follows a rally that has propelled the S&P500 from its mid-June nadir amid speculation that the Fed may scale back Continue Reading
US Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium, US Data in Focus This Week
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:08 am, by josephine
The US Federal Reserve’s 2022 Jackson Hole Symposium will be held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from 25-27 August. Central bankers and economists from across the globe will attend the event. The meeting is one of the most anticipated events for economists and investors alike as it offers an opportunity for Fed officials to discuss their outlook Continue Reading
The Fight Against Inflation is Far from Over, Fed Officials say
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:08 am, by josephine
US stocks plunged on Monday, as the earnings season wrapped up and the threat of an economic recession still looming large amid warnings from Fed officials that the fight against inflation is far from over. That stance will likely be reinforced by Jerome Powell Friday at the prestigious event in Wyoming’s Grand Teton mountains, which Continue Reading
Fed will Continue to Tighten with a Slowing Economy
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:08 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Tuesday, as the markets are bracing for hawkish talk at the Jackson Hole event after recent comments from officials convinced many investors the Fed will continue to tighten even with a slowing economy. Apart from that, data Tuesday showed sales of new US homes fell for the sixth time this year Continue Reading
Markets are Hesitant until the Fed’s Jackson Hole Speech
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:08 am, by josephine
The US stocks little rallied on Wednesday, stock traders remained hesitant to make any huge wagers ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday, which may provide clues on how hawkish the Federal Reserve will be in the face of mounting economic challenges. In the run-up to the all-important Jackson Hole annual conference that will be Continue Reading
Markets wait for Powell’s Keynote Speech
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:08 am, by josephine
US stocks rallied on Thursday, as traders awaited Jerome Powell’s keynote for clues on how much further the Federal Reserve will pump the brakes on the economy to bring inflation back under control. Investors were mostly unfazed by hawkish comments from Fed officials gathering for the annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Fed’s chair Continue Reading
Powell predicts “some pain” as the Fed fights inflation
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:07 am, by josephine
US stocks tumbled on Friday, as Jerome Powell gave a clear message that rates will likely stay high for some time, throwing cold water on the idea of a Federal Reserve pivot that could jeopardize its war against inflation. Moreover, the Fed chief reiterated that another ”unusually large” hike could be appropriate next month, though Continue Reading
In Focus: US Labour Data After Jackson Hole Symposium
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:07 am, by josephine
The US Non-farm Employment Change in the labour data is a primary focus this week, as the Fed’s speech at the 2022 Jackson Hole Symposium on 25-27 August may influence policymakers’ decisions. The US will release data this week on job openings, consumer confidence, and manufacturing activity in the service sector. Germany and Switzerland will Continue Reading
