Federal Reserve (FED)

The much-anticipated gathering of central bank heads in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is over, and the markets are expected to embark on a new trajectory. The event didn't have any major surprises, unlike previous editions, but there was plenty to…
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The oil market has been showing some confusing signals of late, which has contributed to extra volatility over the summer. Yesterday was a microcosm of that, with a couple of surprising events. Citigroup analysts advised traders to short…
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After the Fed said it would be data-dependent about its next rate decision, the latest economic figures have become much more likely to jolt the market. Last week's jobs numbers were a bit of a mixed bag, but Fed officials later said they…
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US Indices finished higher yesterday after CPI data showed a moderation in consumer inflation. Focus is now on the Fed and its monetary policy decision, with economists expecting a pause in interest rate hikes. However, will markets…
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There is a pretty strong consensus that the Fed will hike by a quarter of a point at the next meeting. But what could really throw the markets for a loop is what happens after that. Most traders for the moment expect a pause. But recent…
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So far, US banking earnings have been a mixed bag, but have contributed to firming up expectations for what the Fed will do at the next meeting. Traders are now pricing in an 88% chance that the Fed will hike by 25 bps at the next meeting,…
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