Monthly Archives: August 2026
Fed signalling a slower pace of rate hikes
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
US stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday, regaining upside momentum and ending their previous slide as investors adjusted their expectations in response to Federal Reserve officials indicating that they’ll continue to raise interest rates but are open to slowing their tempo. The market’s expectations of softer rate hikes from the Federal Reserve continued to provide support Continue Reading
Market mood improved as Fed policymakers discussed slowing rate hikes
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
US stocks advanced higher on Wednesday, preserving their upside momentum and ended the session higher after the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes showed most officials backing slowing the pace of interest-rate hikes soon. Investors’ market mood improved as the Federal Reserve (Fed) officials discussed the need of slowing down the interest rate hikes. The US Continue Reading
US Market closed, Global Market flat
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
US markets were closed due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, meanwhile, trading volumes are lower due to the holiday with no cash US equity market trading. The Meeting Minutes from the Fed earlier this month indicated several officials backed the need to moderate the pace of rate hikes, which adds to expectations the central Continue Reading
Economic data eased inflation concerns
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
US stocks were little changed on Friday, having a shortened trading session following the US Thanksgiving holiday amid the prospect of the Federal Reserve moderating the pace of its policy tightening. Investors’ sentiment was boosted this week after the Federal Reserve’s Nov. 1-2 meeting minutes showed most officials backing slowing the pace of interest-rate hikes. Continue Reading
Investors worried about slowing global economy
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:55 am, by josephine
US stocks declined sharply on Monday, witnessing heavy selling and were dragged down by safe-haven demand as investors were concerned about a global slowing economy and the spread of coronavirus in China. Investors’ sentiment soured as Federal Reserve officials stressed that more rate hikes are coming, as New York Fed President John Williams on Monday Continue Reading
Market flat as traders await Jerome Powell’s Speech
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
US stocks edged lower on Tuesday, regaining upside traction and paring most of their daily losses with traders unwilling to make big bets ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech Wednesday. Jerome Powell is expected to cement expectations the Fed will slow its pace of hikes next month and remind investors that its fight against inflation will Continue Reading
Jerome Powell’s dovish remarks boosted stock markets
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
US stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday, witnessing fresh buying and extending the daily rally as Jerome Powell signalled a slowdown in the pace of tightening as early as December while indicating more hikes to fight inflation. The dovish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell provided strong support to the equity markets, as he Continue Reading
Market awaits US Nonfarm Payrolls
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
US stocks declined higher on Thursday, struggling for direction and saw a lot of instability near a key technical level as traders awaited the all-important jobs report for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy steps. The persistent optimism and tepid US data continued to support the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy pivot and dragged the Continue Reading
NFP add more jobs on Friday, what next for the FED?
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
US stocks edged lower on Friday, as a hot jobs report fueled bets the Federal Reserve will keep tightening even if officials downshift the pace of hikes this month. Now, the equities and bonds market faced a lot of instability, with the surge in 10-year yields fizzling out while two-year rates remained higher. US employers Continue Reading
US services indicator unexpectedly climbed, Fed may keep tighten policy to manage high inflation
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:54 am, by josephine
The equities market kicked off the week with losses and bond yields climbed as a US services gauge unexpectedly rose, fueling speculation the Federal Reserve will keep its policy tight to tame stubborn inflation. In the meantime, treasuries slumped across the curve, driving 10-year yields to 3.6%. Swaps showed higher expectations on where the Fed Continue Reading
