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11 September 2022
Week Ahead: All Eyes on Inflationary Data from the US, UK and Australia

This week, investors will be eyeing inflationary data from the US, UK and Australia.  The US will release its Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index, and Retail Sales data. The market will be watching closely after more neutral labour …

9 September 2022
Powell reaffirmed Fed’s commitment to tackle inflation

Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to combating price increases and remaining upbeat until inflation returns to the Fed’s 2 percent objective on Thursday. Following Powell’s reiteration of the necessity of combating high inflation, …

8 September 2022
Economic growth slowed, US stocks higher

US stocks advanced higher on Wednesday, climbing the most in about a month as the global bond market selloff takes a break. The equity market witnessed fresh upside strength after the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve (Fed) …

7 September 2022
Federal Reserve will stay hawkish on policy tightening

US stocks edged lower on Tuesday, seesawing between gains and losses along the session but gave up ahead of the close amid the bets that the Federal Reserve will stay hawkish on policy tightening. On top of that, recession fears …

6 September 2022
Liz Truss elected Prime Minister, GBPUSD strengthened

British government announces its latest Prime Minister. Liz Truss from the Conservative Party has been elected as Boris Johnson leaves office. Prime Minister Liz Truss’ hawkish reputation soon provided an upward boost to GBP/USD. Meanwhile, US stocks remained closed on …

5 September 2022
Week Ahead: Possible Rate Hikes in Australia, Canada, and the Eurozone

The US is scheduled to report its ISM Services PMI this week, with interest rates data from the Reserve Bank of Australia, Bank of Canada, and the European Central Bank also due. Investors also anticipate GDP and Employment condition data …

5 September 2022
Interest rate hike expectations remain high, market ignores the NFP report

US stocks declined on Friday, continuing its previous slide and suffered a third-week loss despite the US Nonfarm Payrolls data showing some signs of easing in the labour market. The US Nonfarm Payrolls rise by 315K in August, but at …

1 September 2022
Markets evaluated rate-hike expectations after central banks committed to tackle inflation

US stocks declined on Thursday, as traders recalibrated rate-hike expectations after central banks across the globe vowed to step up their fights against inflation. Federal Reserve officials in recent days quashed hopes of a dovish pivot, a view that had …

31 August 2022
Household and labour demand are strong, supporting the Fed’s aggressive move

US stocks ends at the lowest level in a month, as fresh data pointed to resilience in household and labour demand, affirming the Federal Reserve’s resolve to continue to be aggressive in its fight against inflation. Three regional Fed presidents, …

30 August 2022
Interest Rates will keep Increased, US stocks declined

US stocks declined on Monday, as a realization that interest rates are likely to remain elevated for an extended period continued to force a repricing across assets. Powell’s speech during the Jackson Hole symposium underscored that expectations for any reversal …