Tag: Interest rates
Trade Policy Uncertainty Forces Fed to Delay Rate Hikes
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee was like, "Yo, Trump's new tariffs are making things hella complicated for us." He mentioned in an interview with CNBC that the Fed is gonna have to hold...
Federal Reserve’s Bostic Leans Toward Just One Rate Cut in 2021
Atlanta Fed Prez Raphael Bostic spilled the beans on CNBC yesterday, saying he's only down for one rate cut this year. The bigwigs at the central bank are trying to juggle the possibility of...
Navigating Policy Challenges Amid Supply Shocks: Cautioning Against Higher Long-Term Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently spoke at the Thomas Laubach Research Conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on May 15, 2025, in good ol' Washington, DC. The event was probably...
Impact of Positive Inflation Reports on Fed’s Outlook
In a bustling Target store in Novato, California, the shelves are lined with vibrant watermelons from Mexico, marking the start of March 5, 2025. The release of February's inflation data this week initially brought...
Fed Chair Powell: Awaiting Clarity on Trump Policies Before Rate Decision
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Holds Off on Rate Decision Pending Clarity on Trump PoliciesFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, a prominent figure in the US financial landscape, recently addressed concerns at the University Of Chicago...
Fed’s Musalem: Inflation Moving to 2% Target, Risks Rising
Alberto Musalem, the President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, recently addressed the Economic Club of New York in New York City on February 20, 2025. During his speech, Musalem...
Federal Reserve cautious amid Trump policy outcomes.
Federal Reserve Navigating Uncertainty Amid Trump Policy OutcomesAs Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C. on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress, the central bank's officials grappled...
Fed Governor Bowman: Progress on Inflation Needed Before Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bowman recently made her debut as a Federal policymaker at the American Bankers Association conference in San Diego, California, on February 11, 2019. In her public remarks, she expressed...
Investors React to Trump’s Treasury Secretary Pick, Await Inflation Data: Treasury Yields Fall
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Monday as investors assessed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary and awaited key inflation data later in the week. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped more than 14 basis...
Caution urged by Fed Governor Waller for future interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently expressed caution regarding future interest rate cuts during a Fed Listens event in Washington, D.C. He mentioned that upcoming rate cuts might not be as aggressive as the...
The Federal Reserve Achieves 2% Inflation Target
The Federal Reserve has been striving to reach its 2% inflation target, and recent data suggests that it may be getting closer to achieving that goal. Both consumer and producer price indexes for September...
Understanding the Significance of the 10-Year Treasury Yield Rebounding Above 4%
The 10-year Treasury yield, which is a key indicator for loans like mortgages and car loans, rose above 4% on Monday. This increase comes despite the Federal Reserve starting a campaign to lower interest...
Jamie Dimon Warns of Possible Stagflation Scenario
Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., recently spoke at the Economic Club of New York in Manhattan, where he warned of a possible stagflation scenario. Despite his...
Record Low Three-Year Inflation Outlook in New York Fed Consumer Survey
Consumers in New York City are feeling more optimistic about inflation, according to a recent report from the New York Federal Reserve. While they still expect prices to rise in the short term, their...
Potential Recession Ahead: Jamie Dimon’s Outlook and Predictions
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently shared his thoughts on the current state of the U.S. economy, expressing his belief that the likelihood of a recession is higher than a "soft landing." Dimon stated...
Interest Rate Cuts Expected as Labor Market Weakens – San Francisco Fed President Daly
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly expressed her expectation that interest rates will be lowered later this year due to the weakening labor market. While she did not provide a specific timeline or...
Gold Price Outlook: Weekly Gain of Over 2% Despite Falling from Daily Highs
Gold prices experienced a rollercoaster ride this week, hitting a high of $2,477 before dropping to $2,430, marking a 0.60% decline in value. This fluctuation was influenced by various economic factors, including the release...
Decoding the Illusion of 2-Digit Yields in LQDW (BATS:LQDW)
The iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond Buywrite Strategy ETF (BATS:LQDW) is a fund that offers a high yield of 14.67% with an expense ratio of 0.34%. This fund uses a covered call strategy based...
Bond Market Reacts to Weak Jobs Data, Cuts Rates for Fed | Forexlive FX...
The recent US jobs report revealed weaker data than expected, causing a stir in the bond market. With only 114,000 jobs added in July, below the anticipated 175,000, and other key figures missing the...
Rebound of EUR/USD post-NFP miss drives Greenback down
The EUR/USD pair saw a rebound on Friday after poor US Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data led to a decline in the value of the Greenback. This drop in the US Dollar was a result...
Australian Dollar Strengthens after Positive PPI Data
The Australian Dollar showed strength against the US Dollar after positive Producer Price Index (PPI) data was released. The PPI in Australia rose by 4.8% Year-on-Year in the second quarter, surpassing the previous quarter’s...
Federal Reserve Maintains Interest Rates at 5.25-5.50%, Future Cuts Uncertain – Action Forex
The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, a move that was widely expected. The decision was made with a unanimous vote among Fed officials. The statement released by the Fed...
Bank of Japan Raises Rates, Reduces Bond Purchases – Impact on Forex Markets
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) surprised markets by raising its policy rate to around 0.25%, up from the previous 0% to 0.1%. Additionally, the BoJ announced a reduction in the pace of its monthly...
June FOMC Statement Highlights and Analysis | Forexlive
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently released its June statement, outlining key highlights and analysis for the current economic situation in the United States. The statement emphasized that economic activity has been expanding...
Fed Decision: Everything You Need to Know – Wednesday Update
The recent Federal Reserve meeting was all about looking ahead to the future rather than focusing on the present. While it is expected that short-term interest rates will remain unchanged for now, there is...
US MBA Mortgage Applications Decrease by 3.9% for the Week Ending July 26th
US MBA Mortgage Applications decreased by 3.9% for the week ending July 26th. This decline in mortgage applications may indicate a slowdown in the housing market. It is important for investors to be aware...
RBA Can Soon Relax as Inflation Decline On Track – Expert Analysis
In the latest quarter, inflation was pretty much on par with what experts were expecting. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 1%, which was right in line with predictions. However,...
Weekly Interest Rate Forecast Update | Forexlive
Foreign exchange trading is a risky endeavor that may not be suitable for all investors. It is important to understand that leverage can increase the level of risk and potential losses. Before engaging in...
Bank of Japan’s New Inflation Strategy Sparks Discussion in Financial Markets
The Bank of Japan recently conducted a comprehensive review of its past policies, signaling a potential shift in its approach to inflation. According to Reuters, this review is expected to lay the groundwork for...
Fed Officials Wary of Waiting Too Long for Rate Cut – Timiraos Analysis |...
The latest Fed preview by Wall Street Journal Fedwatcher Nick Timiraos suggests that there may be a potential rate cut in September, although no leaks have been confirmed yet. The Fed seems to be...
Key Takeaways from Recent Market Volatility: De-Inversion of Yield Curve Steals the Show –...
Last week was full of market volatility with various factors influencing different currencies and stock markets. The Yen saw a strong rally against major currencies, with Swiss Franc and Dollar also performing well. On...
US Dollar Unsettled by Mixed PCE Data
The US Dollar, as measured by the DXY Index, faced some challenges in bouncing back after the release of mixed Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data. There is uncertainty in the market regarding a potential...
Bank of England Preview: Dovish Hold and Limited EUR/GBP Downside – Action Forex
The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to maintain the Bank Rate at 5.25% on August 1st, despite market expectations for a 25bp cut to 5.00%. The decision is anticipated to be very close,...
Navigating the Challenge of Stubborn Services Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) is facing challenges in dealing with stubborn services inflation, according to Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel. She mentioned that a single rate cut from the ECB does not guarantee...
US Inflation Data Impact on Dollar Index Trading – Action Forex
The dollar index has been showing some upward movement in trading recently, although it remains within a volatile range for the sixth consecutive day. The daily candlesticks of the past two days have long...