Category: interest

  • US interest rate futures see higher odds of super-sized Fed move

    By Gertrude Chavez Dreyfus NEW YORK (Reuters) – Futures contracts for the federal funds rate, which measures the cost of unsecured overnight loans between banks, priced in a 60 percent chance that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday, London Stock Exchange calculations…

  • Sui forms a rare bullish pattern as open interest hits all-time high

    Sui, the popular Solana killer, continued its rally on Sunday, September 15, as sentiment in the crypto industry improved. SUI (SUI) jumped to an intraday high of $1.10, its highest since August 12, and 137% above its lows last month. The recovery makes it one of the top 100 performing…

  • UBS on the data ahead of the FOMC meeting – what could trigger a 50bp interest rate cut

    The main US data this week is on Tuesday, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcement the following day. UBS is watching retail sales and industrial production data, saying weakness in these could impact the European Central Bank’s decision to cut the federal funds rate by 50 basis points…

  • Israel’s budget chief warns on jump in interest rate costs

    Senior finance ministry officials warned of higher interest rates due to the state budget breach, economic uncertainty and war, saying that “increasing the budget framework could be dangerous for the economy and a negative signal to investors.” The Knesset Finance Committee today discussed a NIS 3.5 billion breach of the…

  • Bitcoin ETFs rebound, analyst sees institutional interest breaking September’s bearish trend

    Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have managed to break out of a two-week outflow spree, posting weekly inflows of more than $403.8 million. Analysts expect the surge in institutional interest this year to help bitcoin challenge the bearish narrative that prevailed in September. according to Soso ValueBitcoin ETFs saw $263.07 million…

  • S&P soars to best week of 2024 as Wall Street gears up for anticipated interest rate cuts

    S&P 500 (SP500) Friday Up 4.02% The index ended the week at 5,626.02 points, posting gains in all five sessions. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (New York: Spy) Up 4.01% For this week. Bulls returned to Wall Street this week, helping The index rose from its previous levels. Worst week…

  • US stocks open higher with Fed interest rate cuts in focus By Investing.com

    U.S. stocks rose at the open on Friday, as investors clung to expectations of lower interest rates ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that could herald a broader easing cycle. Wall Street largely shrugged off some strong readings on consumer and product inflation this week, with technology stocks rising, buoyed…

  • Bitcoin ETFs Fuel Resurgence In Crypto Interest, According To Gemini’s 2024 Report

    Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has released its 2024 Global Cryptocurrency Report, which provides valuable insights into current investor sentiment and Property Trends In the digital assets space, looking at the newly launched Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs. Ethereum, Bitcoin ETFs Drive Billions in Institutional Flows the a reportAfter two turbulent years, the…

  • China reportedly to cut interest rates on $5 trillion mortgages as soon as this month

    This is mainly aimed at further lowering borrowing costs and trying to boost consumption activity. China’s domestic demand conditions have suffered greatly since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and there has been no significant recovery in this area despite the world returning to normal. The report says some banks…

  • BOJ’s Tamura says expects a gradual path for interest rate hikes

    Bank of Japan Board Member Naoki Tamura delivers a speech. Japan’s neutral interest rate is likely to be around 1% at least. The road to ending the easing policy is still very long We will carefully consider the pros and cons of getting out of the easy policy. Short-term interest…

  • BOJ’s Tamura says expects a gradual path for interest rate hikes

    Bank of Japan Board Member Naoki Tamura delivers a speech. Japan’s neutral interest rate is likely to be around 1% at least. The road to ending the easing policy is still very long We will carefully consider the pros and cons of getting out of the easy policy. Short-term interest…

  • Citi are forecasting two 50bp interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve

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  • Citi are forecasting two 50bp interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve

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  • Bitcoin Open Interest Growth Lags As Price Rebounds: Here’s What It Means For BTC

    As Bitcoin (BTC) recovers from its recent lows around $52,500, open interest in the digital asset is rising much slower than the asset’s price. Bitcoin price rise may be driven by forex market Cryptocurrency trader and investor Daan Crypto made an interesting observation about Bitcoin’s open interest and the asset’s…

  • XRP, AVAX dip while whale interest in DTX Exchange propels presale to $2.4m

    Disclosure: This article does not constitute investment advice. The content and materials on this page are for educational purposes only. The cryptocurrency market saw significant declines, with Ripple and Avalanche under selling pressure, but DTX Exchange shone, raising over $2.4 million in a presale. The crypto market has taken a…

  • Jobs report will help Federal Reserve decide how much to cut interest rates

    Breadcrumbs Path Links BMW PMN Business Article author: Associated Press Christopher Rugaber Published on September 6, 2024 • Read for 4 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article Content WASHINGTON (AP) — Friday’s monthly jobs report is…

  • Tron price retreats as ecosystem growth, open interest falls

    The price of Tron has been declining over the past eight days as the recent momentum in the ecosystem begins to fade. Tron (TRX) was trading at $0.1565 on Monday, September 2, down more than 7% from its high this year. The drop has pushed its market cap to more…

  • Chart Art: EUR/CAD Long-Term Area of Interest

    I see a writing breakout and retest position on the daily chart of EUR/CAD! Will the potential support area hold or will we see a breakout this time? EUR/CAD Daily Currency Pair Chart by TradingView Last week’s rise in crude oil prices helped support the commodity-linked Canadian dollar against most…

  • Chart Art: EUR/CAD Long-Term Area of Interest

    I see a writing breakout and retest position on the daily chart of EUR/CAD! Will the potential support area hold or will we see a breakout this time? EUR/CAD Daily Currency Pair Chart by TradingView Last week’s rise in crude oil prices helped support the commodity-linked Canadian dollar against most…

  • Lower interest rates spark renewed hope for green energy investments

    Clean energy funds, once the darlings of the investment fund landscape, are expected to see a major resurgence as investors rekindle interest in lower interest rates. After years of rising premiums and growing demand due to environmental, social and governance concerns, the sector has faced headwinds from rising prices and…