Category: Fed
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Two to watch – Fed Chair Powell speech and NFP are bookend focal points this coming week
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There will be previews for next week soon, but the two big events for next week are: Federal Reserve Chairman Powell discusses the US economic outlook at the National Association for Business Economics conference on Monday. This will be at 1300 EST on Monday, September 30 (1700 GMT). On Friday,…
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Powell Speech and Jobs Data to Help Clarify Fed Rate Path
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Breadcrumb links BMN Business Fed policymakers’ appetite for another big interest rate cut in November may come into better focus next week as Jerome Powell addresses economists and the government releases new employment numbers. Article writer: Bloomberg News Vince Juhl and Craig Sterling Posted on September 28, 2024 • 6…
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Why Wells Fargo says investors have key decisions to make amid Fed easing cycle By Investing.com
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Investing.com – It may be time for investors to make key decisions about their alternative cash allocations and fixed income positions as the Federal Reserve begins a policy easing drive, according to analysts at Wells Fargo. In a note to clients, analysts said carrying cash provides investors with a steady…
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Dollar stabilizes after sharp rebound; Fed officials in focus By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The US dollar fell on Thursday, holding on after a sharp rebound overnight ahead of more speeches from key policymakers at the Federal Reserve. At 04:40 EDT (08:40 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, fell 0.1% to 100.565, after…
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Wall Street mixed as investors await Fed rate clues, data By Reuters
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By Johann M. Cherian and Purvi Agrawal (Reuters) – Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the index nearing a record high, as investors awaited more clues on the state of the economy and the next interest rate cut. The three main U.S. economic indicators rose to post…
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Fed SOMA Manager says markets see 50bp rate cut as good news, not bad
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Roberto Perli, director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s open market account, said in a speech Tuesday that markets do not view the 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Open Market Committee as an indication of the strains facing the economy. Reuters with informationor: Market intelligence…
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What does a dovish Fed mean for Asia FX? Goldman Sachs answers By Investing.com
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Goldman Sachs said the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in more than four years has eased market fears of a recession, with improved risk appetite likely to boost interest-rate-sensitive Asian currencies. GS said in a recent note that it expects many emerging market currencies in Asia to outperform, while…
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More from Goolsbee: Until the rate, falling inflation has meant Fed has been tightening
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Asia FX muted with more Fed cues on tap; Aussie rises before RBA By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a narrow range on Monday, while the dollar steadied after recent losses as traders awaited a series of additional signals on the Federal Reserve and U.S. inflation. The Australian dollar was among the best performing currencies, rising ahead of a Reserve Bank of Australia meeting…
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Did the Fed just start the next bullish cycle for mortgage REITs? By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points may have sparked the next bullish cycle for real estate investment trusts (mREITs), according to a new report from B. Riley. The firm notes that Fed rate-cut cycles have historically coincided with higher performance in…
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Did the Fed just start the next bullish cycle for mortgage REITs? By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points may have sparked the next bullish cycle for real estate investment trusts (mREITs), according to a new report from B. Riley. The firm notes that Fed rate-cut cycles have historically coincided with higher performance in…
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What the Fed decision means for markets, beyond the near term By Investing.com
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The US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points has sent markets into a tailspin, but many are wondering what the long-awaited dovish shift means beyond a short-term reaction. The Fed’s move on September 19 was widely expected, with the central bank also promising another 50…
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What the Fed decision means for markets, beyond the near term By Investing.com
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The US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points has sent markets into a tailspin, but many are wondering what the long-awaited dovish shift means beyond a short-term reaction. The Fed’s move on September 19 was widely expected, with the central bank also promising another 50…
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Fed Is About to Get Validation for Its Jumbo Rate Cut
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(Bloomberg) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of prices and the picture of consumer demand are expected to underscore the central bank’s aggressive rate cuts and Chairman Jerome Powell’s view that the economy remains strong. Most Read from Bloomberg Economists expect the personal consumption expenditures price index to rise just…
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Solana Jumps 10% As Fed Eases Rates, Analysts Eye Even Higher Gains
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This article is also available in Spanish. The fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Solana (SOL), has been back in the spotlight since it recently saw a massive price surge. The token surged by over 10% amid the Fed’s interest rate cuts, catching investors’ attention once again and sparking all the…
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Avalanche (AVAX) Rallies On Fed Rate Cut, DeFi Growth Boosts Long-Term Outlook
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With its price up 17% over the past seven days, Avalanche (AVAX) has recently been in winning streakThe cryptocurrency is currently trading at $28.12, up 7% in the past 24 hours alone. This sudden surge fits into a larger cryptocurrency market rally driven by a major shift in the US…
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Avalanche (AVAX) Rallies On Fed Rate Cut, DeFi Growth Boosts Long-Term Outlook
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With its price up 17% over the past seven days, Avalanche (AVAX) has recently been in winning streakThe cryptocurrency is currently trading at $28.12, up 7% in the past 24 hours alone. This sudden surge fits into a larger cryptocurrency market rally driven by a major shift in the US…
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Fed Harker: There is a risk that inflation decline could stall
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…