Category: TAP
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures retreat amid report Trump could tap emergency powers for tariffs
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US stock futures fell on Wednesday as investors digested a report President-elect Donald Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to pave the way for the proposed tariffs. S&P 500 (ES=F) and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) futures fell nearly 0.3%, reversing earlier premarket gains. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures…
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Treasury raises Sh25bn from two November bonds tap sales
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The government raised Sh25.7 billion from its first two bond auctions this month, even as Kenya’s central bank continues to reject high-priced bids in a bid to lower interest rates. The November bond issuance consists of a 15-year note that was initially sold in April 2022, a 10-year note that…
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Treasury raises Sh25bn from two November bonds tap sales
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The government raised Sh25.7 billion from its first two bond auctions this month, even as Kenya’s central bank continues to reject high-priced bids in a bid to lower interest rates. The November bond issuance consists of a 15-year note that was initially sold in April 2022, a 10-year note that…
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Asia FX muted with Fed, inflation cues on tap; Kiwi sinks on RBNZ cut By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Most Asian currencies remained range-bound on Wednesday, while the dollar stabilized in anticipation of further signals from the Federal Reserve and US inflation on the path to interest rates. The New Zealand dollar lagged behind its peers, falling sharply after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut interest…
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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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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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Week Ahead in FX (September 16 – 20): FOMC, BOE, And BOJ Decisions Plus Top-tier Consumer Data On Tap
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After months of speculation, the Federal Reserve may finally cut interest rates for the first time in years this week. But that’s not the only thing shaking the markets! Traders are also set for two more big central bank decisions and other top-tier data releases that could send major currencies…
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US stock futures inch lower with CPI data, Harris-Trump debate on tap By Investing.com
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U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower in overnight trading Tuesday as focus shifted squarely to the upcoming inflation reading that is likely to weigh on interest rate cut expectations. Eyes also focused on the first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, who are set…
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Asia FX muted, dollar advances with inflation, Fed on tap By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Most Asian currencies moved little on Tuesday, while the dollar rose in anticipation of key inflation data that is likely to influence U.S. interest rate expectations. Most regional currencies suffered some losses over the past week as risk appetite declined due to concerns about deteriorating global economic conditions.…
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Bank staff tap insider loans faster than ordinary borrowers
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Big bank employees took out new loans at a faster rate than managers and other borrowers in the first half of the year to June 2024, as friendly borrowing rates protected them from the highest market rates in 18 years, an analysis showed. An analysis of the financial results of…
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Asia stocks fall with Nvidia earnings on tap; Australia dips on sticky CPI By Investing.com
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Most Asian shares fell on Wednesday as technology-based indexes fell ahead of earnings from market darling Nvidia, while Australian shares fell on weak inflation data. Ongoing concerns about China also kept sentiment towards Asia on edge, after Canada said it would impose steep trade tariffs on the region’s largest economy.…
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Asia stocks fall with Nvidia earnings on tap; Australia dips on sticky CPI By Investing.com
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Most Asian shares fell on Wednesday as technology-based indexes fell ahead of earnings from market darling Nvidia, while Australian shares fell on weak inflation data. Ongoing concerns about China also kept sentiment towards Asia on edge, after Canada said it would impose steep trade tariffs on the region’s largest economy.…
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Asia FX flat, dollar muted with inflation, economic cues on tap By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies were little moved on Tuesday as the dollar held steady ahead of key inflation data due later in the day, while the Japanese yen weakened further ahead of more signals on the economy. Sentiment towards regional currencies remained subdued after a major move towards risk aversion in…
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Asian stocks rise with inflation readings on tap; China lags By Investing.com
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Most Asian stocks rose on Monday, extending last week’s recovery amid growing hopes that fears of a U.S. recession were overblown, with focus shifting squarely to a series of key inflation readings this week. Chinese markets lagged their peers, largely missing out on last week’s rally amid ongoing concerns about…
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Banks tap Sh4trn in CBK support on cash crunch
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Commercial banks have increased their reliance on the Central Bank of Kenya for liquidity support this year as the sector pays the price of low government payments and high interest rates that have made it costly to mobilize deposits from customers. Lenders have withdrawn a cumulative Sh4 trillion from the…
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Banks tap Sh4trn in CBK support on cash crunch
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Commercial banks have increased their reliance on the Central Bank of Kenya for liquidity support this year as the sector pays the price of low government payments and high interest rates that have made it costly to mobilize deposits from customers. Lenders have withdrawn a cumulative Sh4 trillion from the…
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Asia FX muted, dollar steadies with nonfarm payrolls on tap By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a narrow range on Friday as risk aversion in global financial markets sparked some safe-haven flows into the dollar, while markets awaited key nonfarm payrolls data for further cues. However, the Japanese yen remained steady after the Bank of Japan’s hawkish policy sparked a rally…
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Asia FX firms with Fed on tap; Japanese yen volatile after BOJ By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Wednesday ahead of further signals on interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, while the Japanese yen was volatile after mixed signals from the Bank of Japan. The Australian dollar was an exception among its regional peers, with the currency sliding to a three-month low…
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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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European shares open higher, ECB rate verdict on tap By Reuters
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(Reuters) – European shares opened higher on Thursday, led by energy shares, while investors also awaited the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision, due later in the day. Qatar’s main index rose 0.2% at 0711 GMT and was on track to end a three-session losing streak. Oil and gas helped…