Monthly Archives: August 2026
Inflation data boosted expectations for a 75 bps Fed rate hike
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:05 am, by josephine
US stocks plunged on Tuesday, coming under heavy selling pressure and suffered from their biggest daily losses in more than two years following the release of US Consumer Price Index data. The US annual CPI inflation decelerated to 8.3% yearly in August but was slightly above markets’ estimates of a decline to 8.1%. Therefore, the Continue Reading
US annual PPI dropped to 8.7%
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:04 am, by josephine
US stocks rebounded higher on Wednesday, regaining bullish momentum after swinging between gains and losses throughout the day amid the falling US Producer Price Index. The US annual PPI declines to 8.7% in August, which fell at a stronger pace than expected and showed that the supply chain headwinds are easing. The moderate figure has Continue Reading
US Retail Sales increased, Fed will keep tightening policy
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:04 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Thursday, coming under bearish pressure and fell in a choppy session after the latest batch of economic data did little to dial back expectations for the Federal Reserve’s aggressive hikes move. The US Retail Sales rose by 0.3% in August, which came in better than the market expectation for a no-change Continue Reading
US stocks under bearish pressure, concern on Fed rate hikes
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:04 am, by josephine
US stocks fell lower on Friday, remaining under bearish pressure and capped the worst week since the market hit its low for the year in June amid the growing concern over outsized Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. On the economic data side, the University of Michigan’s (UoM) Consumer Confidence Index improved modestly higher to 59.5 but Continue Reading
Market remains wait-and-see, US Stocks got pushed
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:04 am, by josephine
US stocks staged a goodish rebound on Monday, regaining upside strength and pushed higher in the final hour of the US trading session as financial markets will likely remain in wait-and-see ahead of central banks’ decisions. Traders are geared for another super-sized US rate increase amid multiple central banks’ announcements scheduled for later in the Continue Reading
Market awaits Fed rate decision, expects another 75bps hike
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:04 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Tuesday, coming under bearish pressure and suffered daily losses as traders are bracing for a hawkish Federal Reserve that’s expected to boost rates to levels not seen since before the 2008 financial crisis. The US Federal Reserve will announce its monetary policy decision during the US trading session on Wednesday, which Continue Reading
Fed raise Rate by 75 bps
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:04 am, by josephine
US stocks tumbled on Wednesday, suffering from heavy losses and extended their intra-day slide as traders were overwhelmed by the many headlines that followed the Federal Reserve decision. The American central bank hiked the benchmark rate by 75 bps to 3.25% as widely anticipated, meanwhile spurring volatility across the FX board and exerting bearish pressure Continue Reading
Bank of England and Swiss National Bank follow Fed in increasing interest rates
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
On Wednesday, U.S. central bank officials raised interest rates to a new range of 3.0% to 3.25%. Policymakers also expect to lift rates higher than before and maintain that level, projecting the fed funds rate rising to 4.4% by the end of this year and 4.6% by the end of 2023. Numerous central banks from Continue Reading
US stocks tumbled amid the risk-off market sentiment and surging US dollar
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
US stocks tumbled sharply on Friday, coming under heavy bearish pressure and suffered daily losses amid the risk-off market sentiment and surging US dollar. The UK’s plan to lift its economy fueled concerns about heightened inflation and added to fears of a global recession. Liz Truss’s new UK government delivered the most sweeping tax cuts Continue Reading
Global Central Banks Focus on Tackling Inflation
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
US stocks declined on Monday, extending their recent slide and fell in a volatile session amid the fact that worldwide central bankers insisted on battling inflation at any cost. On the economic data side, US Durable Goods Orders and CB Consumer Confidence are taking centre stage on Tuesday. The UK markets were in focus on Continue Reading
