Category: Fed
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Dollar, yen hold tight ranges as market braces for BOJ, Fed By Reuters
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By Brigid Riley TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar and yen held within close ranges on Tuesday as traders awaited major central bank decisions, starting with midweek policy meetings from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve, that could set the tone for the coming weeks. The Japanese currency took…
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Asia FX muted with yen steady ahead of BOJ; dollar gains before Fed By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies remained in a narrow range on Tuesday amid caution ahead of a series of economic signals this week, with the yen steady amid uncertainty over a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The dollar recovered slightly as expectations of a Federal Reserve meeting grew,…
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Asia FX firms as dollar dips with Fed, BOJ on tap By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Monday, while the dollar fell ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week that is likely to provide more clues about the bank’s plans to cut interest rates. The Japanese yen was among the best performing currencies, with the currency gaining further on Monday after…
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Dollar backed ahead of Fed meeting; sterling retreats By Investing.com
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The U.S. dollar rose slightly in early European trading on Monday, supported by safe-haven bids as tensions in the Middle East escalated, while sterling fell ahead of a Bank of England policy meeting this week. At 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket…
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Yen rises amid fragile sentiment ahead of BOJ, Fed decisions By Reuters
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By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The yen edged up on Monday, reversing earlier declines, as sentiment remained fragile after the Japanese currency’s best weekly rise since late April following a sharp drop in U.S. technology stocks that sparked demand for safe-haven assets. Traders are now awaiting policy decisions by…
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Asian stocks rebound with Fed, rate cuts in focus; China lags By Investing.com
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Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Monday with focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting for further signals on interest rate cuts, with the battered technology sector leading the gains. But Chinese markets continued to lag their regional peers, with sentiment toward the country showing little sign of improvement ahead…
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Asian stocks rebound with Fed, rate cuts in focus; China lags By Investing.com
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Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Monday with focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting for further signals on interest rate cuts, with the battered technology sector leading the gains. But Chinese markets continued to lag their regional peers, with sentiment toward the country showing little sign of improvement ahead…
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Deutsche Bank expect 3 Fed rate cuts in 2024. BoA says just 1
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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on the 30th and 31st: Statement due at 1400 ET (1800 GMT) Fed Chair Powell’s press conference is in half an hour. Deutsche Bank expects nothing at this week’s meeting: First 25bp cut in September This was followed by a 25 basis point…
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US stock futures rise with Fed, big tech earnings in focus By Investing.com
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U.S. stock index futures rose in overnight trading on Sunday as focus shifted to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting for further signals on interest rate cuts. Also in focus was a string of second-quarter earnings from Wall Street heavyweights such as Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp, which are due in…
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Spooked U.S. stock market faces tech earnings minefield, Fed meeting By Reuters
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By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nervous investors are bracing for earnings from the market’s biggest technology companies, a Federal Reserve policy meeting and closely watched employment data in a week that could determine the immediate path for U.S. stocks after a bout of intense turmoil. A months-long rally…
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Timiraos: Fed cut unlikely on Wednesday but officials wary of waiting too long
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The Wall Street Journal’s Fed watcher Nick Timeraos released his latest interest rate forecasts, and he didn’t include any sort of leak about a potential rate cut. Instead, Timeraos confirmed that the Fed will be preparing to cut rates in September without making a prior commitment. That’s a consensus view…
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Fed rate hikes finally squeeze these parts of the economy
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In the year since the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to their highest levels in more than two decades, the central bank has succeeded in easing the pressure on the overheating U.S. economy. But the rise in borrowing costs has also had some unexpected effects. High-income households reap the benefits…
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Fed Is About to Nod at a Rate Cut as Job Growth Moderates
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Federal Reserve officials appear poised to cut borrowing costs within months, a move that Chair Jerome Powell may signal next week as risks to the strong but moderate labor market mount. Article author: Bloomberg News Red Pickert Published on July 27, 2024 • Read for…
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Initial Atlanta Fed GDPNow growth tracker comes in at 2.8%
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The Atlanta Federal Reserve released its preliminary estimate of third-quarter GDP growth. It expects growth of 2.8% in the third quarter. In their own words: The GDPNow model’s preliminary estimate of real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in Q3 2024 is 2.8 percent On July 26. The preliminary estimate…
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Atlanta Fed GDPNow growth estimate for 2Q comes in at 2.6% vs 2.7% previously
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Atlanta’s GDP growth estimate for the second quarter is now 2.6% versus 2.7% previously. This will be the last modeled report for the second quarter. At 8:30 a.m., advanced GDP will be released. Economists’ survey estimates a lower figure of 2.0%. In their own words: The GDPNow model estimate for…
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US July Philly Fed +13.9 vs +2.9 expected
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Previous was +1.3 6-month index +38.7 vs. +13.8 previously Capital +7.4 vs. +12.1 previously Employment: +15.2 vs. -2.5 previously New Orders: +20.7 vs. -2.2 previously Prices paid: +19.8 vs. +22.5 previously Received prices: +24.2 vs. +13.7 previously Shipments: +27.8 vs. -7.2 previously Unfulfilled Orders: +9.1 vs. +8.9 previously Delivery times:…
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UBS raises EUR/USD forecast amid US data and Fed rate cut prospects By Investing.com
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UBS revised its exchange rate forecasts, citing a lack of strength in the US dollar despite expectations that some political events would support it. Contrary to these expectations, gold and bitcoin prices rose, but not the US dollar. UBS’s adjustment reflects a complex interplay of factors, including recent weak U.S.…
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UBS raises EUR/USD forecast amid US data and Fed rate cut prospects By Investing.com
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UBS revised its exchange rate forecasts, citing a lack of strength in the US dollar despite expectations that some political events would support it. Contrary to these expectations, gold and bitcoin prices rose, but not the US dollar. UBS’s adjustment reflects a complex interplay of factors, including recent weak U.S.…
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UBS raises EUR/USD forecast amid US data and Fed rate cut prospects By Investing.com
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UBS revised its exchange rate forecasts, citing a lack of strength in the US dollar despite expectations that some political events would support it. Contrary to these expectations, gold and bitcoin prices rose, but not the US dollar. UBS’s adjustment reflects a complex interplay of factors, including recent weak U.S.…
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Dow surges 742 points and small caps rally as investors bet big on Fed rate cuts
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The Dow Jones rose more than 700 points on Tuesday.Getty Images The Dow Jones rose more than 700 basis points on Tuesday. Small-cap stocks saw the biggest gain as bets on lower interest rates helped drive rotation to other parts of the market. Retail sales also encouraged investors, easing concerns…