Monthly Archives: August 2026
A 75-bps Rate Hike still an Aggressive Boost for the Economy, Recession Concerns remain
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock surged on Friday, rebounding back and recovering some of the ground it lost at the end of a dizzying week as investors reduced their bets on a bigger rate hike by the Fed in July. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller and St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard, who are the two most hawkish Continue Reading
US Stocks Rally, Spurred By Earnings and Fed
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock rallied on Wednesday, snapping a two-day loss since the beginning of this week, as earnings buoyed the market mood. Investors could clear their concerns about earnings disaster after 70% through the season, as more cheering data like a solid report from Moderna.Inc and Paypal Holding Inc. released. However, Jerome Powell signalled that the Continue Reading
Apple and Alphabet to Slow Hiring for a Recession Concerns. European Investors worried about Russia’s Gas Supply.
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock declined on Monday, failing to preserve its bullish momentum after Apple Inc.’s plans to slow hiring added to the market’s concerns that the Federal Reserve’s aggressively monetary tightening against higher inflation will result in a recession. Wall Street was unable to retain its early gains and turned red despite the US encouraging data Continue Reading
Concern about the global economy, Market expect another 75bps rate hike
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
Tuesday’s decline in US stocks was precipitated by deteriorating economic conditions, worries of a recession, and sky-high inflation. The dismal outlook of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart Inc., illustrates the effects of inflationary pressures on consumer spending. Concerns over a faltering global economy prompted investors to anticipate another 75-basis-point increase before to a widely anticipated Continue Reading
Markets Focused on Central Banks’ Aggressive Monetary Tightening. ECB consider a 50 bps hike.
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock rebounded on Tuesday, regained upside momentum and closed near session highs in its biggest one-day gain since June 24th as investors assessed the outlook for earnings. Any upside surprises may lead to impressive gains for equity markets amid investors’ expectations for potential disappointments ahead of the earnings report season. But the market focus Continue Reading
Fed rate raised by 75 basis points; Fed acting swiftly to combat inflation
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
In response to Fed chairman Jerome Powell’s less hawkish remarks after the central bank’s monetary policy decision, US stocks jumped on Wednesday, regaining upside momentum and making a significant return. Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve stated that it had increased the main benchmark rate by 75 basis points to a range of 2.25 to 2.5%, Continue Reading
Strong US job report eased recession fears
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock closed flat on Friday after struggling for direction throughout the session as the strong US job report eased recession fears but further supported the case for a 75 bps rate hike by the Fed to fight inflation. Earlier in the North American session, the Nonfarm Payrolls report added 372K jobs to the economy Continue Reading
War in Ukraine, Slowdown in China, and Potential of a US recession make Investors Nervous
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
US stock advanced on Wednesday, which is the first back-to-back gain in almost two weeks. Risk sentiment remains fragile, any upbeat surprises may lead to dramatic gains for markets amid investors’ expectations for potential disappointments. Tesla briefly jumped in extended trading after its earnings beat estimates. Besides the war in Ukraine, a slowdown in China Continue Reading
Stocks fell as traders braced for a strong inflation report
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
Stocks slumped on Monday, with trades positioning for a high inflation reading and the start of a key earnings season that could provide clues as to whether the economy is heading for a recession. On the trade of the day, the dollar climbed, and a sell-off in mega-caps like Tesla Inc. and Apple Inc. weighed Continue Reading
This Week: Markets spotlight FOMC meeting amid record inflation worries
Written on August 15, 2026 at 8:19 am, by josephine
All eyes will be on the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week for insights into upcoming interest rates hikes after annual inflation hit a 4-decade high of 9.1% in June. US policymakers are anticipating continued price surges and are backing a 50-75 basis points hike. Officials say the economic outlook warrants moving Continue Reading
