Monthly Archives: August 2026
The Fed’s Rate hikes to Control Inflation Weighed on the Market Sentiment
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
Consumer prices rose 8.5% in July, less than expected as inflation eased.
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stocks surged on Wednesday, as the release of softer-than-expected inflation data bets the Federal Reserve could pivot to a smaller pace of hikes, while some market watchers take a grain of salt on the view and thought officials may still be a long way from their goal, 2% in the price increase. The July Continue Reading
Markets wait for Powell’s Keynote Speech
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
Weekly Jobless Claims Fell, Strength Demand in Labour?
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
All Eyes on the US Jobs Reports, Concerns on Inverted Yield Curve.
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
US Producer Prices Index fell unexpectedly, Reflecting a Drop in Energy Costs.
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stocks slid on Thursday and erased gains on speculation the rally that followed softer inflation data went too far, with Federal Reserve still setting monetary policy tight. A key measure of US producer prices unexpectedly fell for the first time in more than two years, mainly reflecting a drop in energy costs. A similar Continue Reading
Special Gold Coverage: Will XAU/USD Goes above $1,800? NFP is the key
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
US Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium, US Data in Focus This Week
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
With a slowdown in Inflation, will Fed Ease Monetary Policy?
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stock rallied on Friday, with investors assessing whether an inflation slowdown could soon make the Federal Reserve reduce the pace of its most-aggressive tightening campaign in decades and prevent a hard landing. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the sustainability of the rally. As the earnings season is almost over, economic Continue Reading
Strong job report, Fed to raise rates
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
US stock notched a weekly gain on Friday, as a release of an unexpectedly strong jobs report, which alleviated recession fears but cleared the path for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in a more hawkish way at its next meeting. The report validated the Fed’s view of a resilient economy that can withstand Continue Reading
