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US Mid-Term Elections In Focus: How Will The Market React?

With just two months to go, the upcoming US mid-term elections on November 6th are beginning to take more of a central focus for the market. While the Presidency is not on the ballot this time around, just congressional seats, it is the balance of power in US Congress that is in focus as all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of th...

2018-09-03 James Harte Read more
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Fed members maintain views for two rate hikes this year

While the U.S. economic calendar last week was relatively light, the Federal Reserve members spoke at length over the week which stood out. Many members have maintained the view that the markets can expect another two rate hikes from the central bank this year. Here's a quick summary from various Fed officials who spoke during the week. San Fr...

2017-04-05 John Benjamin Read more