US FED RATE DECISION
Some way to go before reaching US inflation target, says New York Fed’s Williams
Inflation in the US has decreased from its pandemic-era highs, but more efforts are necessary to bring consumer prices down to the desired level, said John Williams, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Speaking on Friday at the Reserve Bank of India, Williams addressed global market speculations about when interest rates might be lowered in the world's largest economy.
Recession looming large on US economy? What growth rate has been predicted by Fed Reserve body? Everything you may like to know
Recessions are fairly common in the US economy. There has been about one U.S. recession every five years or so since World War 2. But they don't last long. The average duration of a U.S. recession since World War II is just 11.1 months.
Gold gains on softer dollar ahead of US Fed minutes
Gold prices strengthened on Wednesday as the dollar eased after dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with investors now turning to minutes from the U.S. central bank's latest policy meeting to gauge future interest rate cuts.
20% fall from peak followed by 7% retracement. What charts tell about Bitcoin’s future trajectory
Bitcoin's value as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation is solidified by its role in DeFi and growing interest from retail investors.
Gold ekes out gains as investors await US jobs data
Gold prices edged higher on Monday as a lower dollar prompted some short covering from investors with focus turning to U.S. jobs data due later this week that could offer more cues around interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
US inflation cools in May, boosting hopes of Fed rate cut
May's stable inflation, influenced by service costs and goods prices, sets the stage for potential Federal Reserve interest rate changes. The report highlights slight consumer spending growth and hints at the Fed's aim for a controlled economic slowdown through core inflation moderation.
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Fed gets heartening inflation data, but slow road ahead
The US Federal Reserve has received encouraging data suggesting inflation is cooling, which has eased concerns about the effectiveness of monetary policy. However, the road to the Fed's 2% inflation goal, measured in year-over-year terms, is likely to be long, complicating discussions about when to cut interest rates.
Big US banks withstand Fed's commercial real estate shock scenario
Amid economic uncertainties, the Federal Reserve's stress tests revealed big U.S. banks' resilience to a 40% drop in commercial real estate values. The tests underscored the challenges faced by regional banks and the need for robust risk assessment in the banking sector.
Gold prices inch lower as focus turns to US inflation data
Gold prices impacted by Japan Chain Store Sales YY for May and upcoming US Consumer Confidence in June.
Gold prices edge higher as US Treasury yields soften
Gold prices rose on Monday as Treasury yields fell, with investors awaiting economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clarity on interest rate cuts.
Fundamentals suggest silver prices have room for further upside
Gold prices surged above ₹90,000 per kg in India and $30 per ounce internationally due to bets on potential interest rate cuts amid signs of a weakening US economy. However, further confirmation of cooling inflation is awaited before any rate cut decision.
Dollar steadies; sterling dips ahead of inflation test
The dollar weakened after soft U.S. retail sales data increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while sterling dipped ahead of UK inflation data. Markets predict a 67% chance of rate cuts in September.
Learn with ETMarkets: Why Fed's rate decisions matter to commodity investors?
When the Fed raises rates, the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold and silver increases, often leading to a decline in their prices
5 world market themes for the week ahead
Central bank decisions in Britain, Switzerland, and Norway will show the rate cutting trend, while retail sales data from the US and China will indicate consumer health. Europe gears up for the Euros 2024 tournament in Germany. Investors are monitoring cocoa supply issues in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and other countries like Brazil.
European Central Bank among other major central banks to cut policy rate this year
The U.S. Federal Reserve held the interest rates as it revised its rate cut expectations from three to one for this year in view of higher inflation. However, the U.S. CPI and PPI data released this week are indicating that inflation is easing in the United States. Even though rate cut hopes from the Fed dropped from 4 in the beginning of the year to indications of merely one rate cut, central banks of certain countries did cut rates this year. Here is a few central banks which cut their policy rate this year:
Oil softens to $82 a barrel on Fed rate decision, ample supply outlook
Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors digested that the U.S. Federal Reserve had likely pushed back an interest rate cut to December and as U.S. crude and fuel stocks rose.
Fed holds rates steady, sees just one cut in 2024 despite inflation progress
The markdown in the outlook for rate cuts, from three quarter-percentage-point reductions seen in the Fed's March projections, was made despite the central bank's acknowledgement in its new policy statement of "modest further progress" towards its 2% inflation target - an upgrade from its May 1 statement.
Is Fed FOMC outcome hawkish or dovish? Here's is what Street says
The US Federal Reserve maintained rates at 5.25-5.50% in its June monetary policy, with Chair Jerome Powell expressing caution about the inflation outlook and the need for data revision. Experts weigh in on the decision.
Here’s what to watch in Asian markets after Fed decision, CPI
Asian stocks and currencies rose after the Federal Reserve rate decision and US consumer price data. Equities and dollar-denominated bonds are set to benefit despite tempered optimism due to Fed officials revising rate cut forecasts.
US stocks hit record highs, dollar pares losses after CPI, Fed decision
S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs as U.S. Treasury yields fluctuated after the Fed's unchanged rates decision.
US consumer inflation falls to 3.3 percent ahead of Fed rate decision
US consumer inflation ticked lower last month, according to US government data published Wednesday, giving the US Federal Reserve positive news shortly before it publishes its latest interest rate decision. The monthly inflation rate was unchanged from a month earlier, which was well below expectations.
Fed outcome expectations: Markets hawk-eyed for any clues on rate easing this year
The US Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce its key policy decision, including the trajectory of interest rate cuts and navigation of the economic landscape amidst inflation concerns.
Dollar calm ahead of inflation test, Fed decision
The dollar steadied after reaching a four-week high against peer currencies as markets awaited key U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve's updated interest rate projections. China's economy showed signs of improvement with steady consumer inflation and narrowing producer price declines.
Dow dips nearly 1% as investors brace for CPI data, Fed rate decision
After a big advance by Nvidia and some other big tech names so far in 2024, "market participants are anticipating a possible consolidation period," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. Wednesday's Fed decision and consumer price index data "has market participants in a wait-and-see mode since both will fuel expectations about the path of monetary policy," he said.
Sensex, Nifty end flat after volatile session ahead of US Fed rate decision, CPI data
The Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, concluded Tuesday's trading session with marginal movement, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision and consumer price inflation data scheduled for Wednesday.
Gold tumbles on solid US nonfarm payroll report, China slowing down gold buying
Gold prices rose on rate cut expectations but fell due to a strong US nonfarm payroll report. The Dollar Index strengthened. Traders shifted rate cut expectations. Market awaits the US Federal Reserve's decision. China's Central Bank paused gold buying due to high prices.
Oil dips on deflated US interest rate cut expectations, OPEC+ decision
Oil prices fell for a third consecutive week as investors considered OPEC+ reassurances and the latest U.S. jobs data impacting Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Cryptocurrency Price on May 31: Bitcoin holds above $68.3K ahead of key inflation data
Popular crypto tokens such as BNB, Solana, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Chainlink, and Polkadot declined up to 3%, while Cardano, Tron, Uniswap, and Litecoin surged up to 1%.
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