Category: Fed
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Fed Harker: There is a risk that inflation decline could stall
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S&P 500, Dow futures back away from records as Fed cheer fizzles
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U.S. stocks were poised to pull back from record highs on Friday as the euphoria over interest rate cuts faded, with FedEx (FDX) earnings providing a reality check. S&P 500 futures (ES=F) fell about 0.3% after the benchmark index closed at an all-time high. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F)…
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Global investors brace for turmoil as big Fed cut sows confusion By Reuters
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By Naomi Rovnick and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) – Major global investors are on alert for sharp market volatility after a big U.S. interest rate cut sparked confusion over whether the market-dominating global economy will boom or slump, clouding the outlook for stocks, bonds and currencies around the world. Global…
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Bullish bets steady on Asian currencies as Fed easing bets soften dollar, Reuters poll shows By Reuters
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Written by Sameer Manikkar Analysts remained bullish on most Asian currencies, although some pared bets slightly, as a defensive U.S. dollar driven by a dovish Federal Reserve boosted the appeal of risk-sensitive assets, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday. Long bets were highest on the Malaysian ringgit and the Thai…
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Bitcoin Climbs With US Equity Futures as Traders Digest Fed Cut
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(Bloomberg) — Bitcoin hit a three-week high alongside a jump in U.S. stock futures as a sharp interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve rattled markets. Most Read from Bloomberg The digital currency rose about 3.9% before trading at $61,900 as of 7:11 a.m. Thursday in London. S&P 500 futures…
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$200m in crypto liquidated following 50bps Fed rate cut
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The cryptocurrency market has seen impressive bullish momentum following the long-awaited interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, which has led to increased liquidation. According to data provided by Coinglass, total crypto liquidations have increased by 46% over the past day, reaching nearly $200 million. Most of the liquidated…
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$200m in crypto liquidated following 50bps Fed rate cut
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The cryptocurrency market has seen impressive bullish momentum following the long-awaited interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, which has led to increased liquidation. According to data provided by Coinglass, total crypto liquidations have increased by 46% over the past day, reaching nearly $200 million. Most of the liquidated…
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Dollar claws back losses after Fed goes big on rate cut By Reuters
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Written by Ray Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar rose broadly on Thursday, reversing a brief slump following an overly aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve that was widely priced in by markets. The U.S. central bank on Wednesday began its monetary easing cycle with a larger-than-usual…
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Fed Cut Interest Rates by 0.50%, Dot Plot Suggests More Cuts in Next Meetings
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The Federal Open Market Committee cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.75% to 5.00% at its September meeting, marking a strong start to the monetary policy easing cycle. It was also the first cut in borrowing costs since the start of the pandemic in 2020, as major central…
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Fed Cut Interest Rates by 0.50%, Dot Plot Suggests More Cuts in Next Meetings
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The Federal Open Market Committee cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 4.75% to 5.00% at its September meeting, marking a strong start to the monetary policy easing cycle. It was also the first cut in borrowing costs since the start of the pandemic in 2020, as major central…
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Asian Equities Brace for Fed Effect, Yen Slips: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks braced for tailwinds from a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve and signs of more monetary policy easing in the coming months. Most Read from Bloomberg Japanese stock futures rose, while U.S. index futures rose, largely erasing Wednesday’s losses. The S&P 500 initially hit…
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Hong Kong’s central bank follows the Fed, cuts base rate by 50bp to 5.25%
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You will notice that the HKCB prime rate is slightly higher than the federal funds rate. The Hong Kong dollar is traded within a range pegged to the US dollar set by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. You can see the boundaries of the range in the chart below. The…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 18 Sep: Fed starts rate cuts with a 50 bp cut
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The Fed started its easing cycle by cutting interest rates by 50 basis points. The Fed has “reset” its monetary policy stance away from a period when inflation was high and employment was low. Now the baseline is that inflation is stable, and employment is not that low. The Fed…
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Stocks Fluctuate With Fed Decision Coming Shortly: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Stock markets fell amid uncertainty over how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates after keeping them at a two-decade high for more than a year. Most Read from Bloomberg The S&P 500 was little changed after briefly surpassing an all-time closing high earlier this week. Treasury…
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US stocks mixed with Fed, rate cut on tap By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Stocks on Wall Street moved around both sides of the flat line on Wednesday as investors focused ahead of a historic decision by the Federal Reserve that is likely to lead to its first interest rate cut since March 2020. By 09:53 ET (13:53 GMT), the benchmark index…
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Sterling up after UK CPI, markets mixed awaiting Fed
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Headlines: Markets: NZD advances, USD lags during the day European stocks lower; S&P 500 futures up 0.1% US 10-year Treasury yields rise 2.8 basis points to 3.677% Gold rises 0.4% to $2,578.75 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.9% to $69.22. Bitcoin down 0.7% to $59,913 It’s all about the countdown…
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Dollar cedes to yen ahead of Fed decision By Reuters
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By Tom Westbrook LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar gave up some overnight gains against the yen on Wednesday as investors adjusted positions at the last minute before a policy meeting expected to kick off the U.S. monetary easing cycle. The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for…
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Asia FX firm, dollar drifts lower with Fed rate cut in sight By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Wednesday, while the dollar fell as markets braced for a widely expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later in the day. Public holidays in Hong Kong and South Korea limited overall trading volumes, while the Chinese yuan weakened as domestic trade resumed after…
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Dollar slips further ahead of key Fed meeting By Investing.com
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Investing.com – The U.S. dollar fell on Tuesday, trading near its lowest levels this year, amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week, and possibly by a large amount. At 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of…
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European equity close: Solid gains ahead of the Fed decision
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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…