Monthly Archives: August 2026
US stocks rose to a seven-week high as investors pushed upon Fed rate rises
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
Market Outlook – Interesting week ahead for Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
The economic data from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada will be interesting this week. The markets are looking forward to the release of Australia’s Employment Data on 18 August 2022, which will provide an insight into whether the country’s jobs market is in good shape. In addition, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Rate Statement Continue Reading
Inflation Watch: Will This Week’s Data Shed Light On Inflation?
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 am, by josephine
In the week ahead, inflation-related data will dominate the headlines. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data from the United States and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data from the UK are expected to provide further clues on the durability of inflation pressures in both countries. In June of 2022, consumer prices Continue Reading
Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. jumped as greater revenues relieved profit growth concerns. Bull market?
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:20 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
Earnings Downgraded due to Rising Interest rate Risks and Slowing Growth
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock declined on Monday and failed to hold onto gains. S&P500 erased a rally that reached 1% earlier in the day, while the Nasdaq 100 underperformed after an advance that briefly drove the tech 20% above its June low. Nvidia tumbled almost 6.5% with a release of a gloomy forecast. Mounting risks of more 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 15, 2026 at 8:19 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
ECB Raised Interest Rates by 50 bps in Reaction to Rising Inflation and Russia Crisis
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
The European Central Bank agreed to increase interest rates by 50 basis points, the first increase in almost a decade, in response to increasing inflation and the ongoing conflict with Russia. In addition, Gazprom restored gas shipments to the EU via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, giving extra support for EUR purchasers. In the US, Continue Reading
Inflation, Rising Interest Rates, and Recession Fears keep Market Sentiment Fragile
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
Due to dismal results from social-media companies and weak economic data, US stocks dropped on Friday, failing to maintain the upward momentum and ending a three-day rise. Snap Inc.’s disappointing performance and Twitter Inc.’s weaker-than-anticipated sales figure have heightened concerns about online ad spending, which is also one of the mounting indications that technology businesses Continue Reading
US Stocks fell as Fed officials signalled an Aggressive stance to Control Inflation
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 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
Market awaits today’s FOMC meeting
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 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
