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Daily financial market analysis with numbers and trends of major stock, bond, currency, commodity and cryptocurrency indices
Inflation and monetary policy once again take center stage in the new week for financial markets
Inflation and monetary policy are once again at the center of the week ahead. Investors are waiting for Powell’s remarks and for the PCE inflation data along with consumption trends to gauge how much room for maneuver the Fed may [+]
Fed Rate Expectations Fuel Equity Rally
The Fed’s decision and expectations of further cuts, combined with yesterday’s strong macro data, are fueling investor enthusiasm and pushing U.S. stock indices to new record highs. Today, attention is on the BoJ’s decisions and the outcome of the phone [+]
Financial Markets Grapple with the Fed’s Decision and Powell’s Remarks
Financial markets are called to digest the outcomes of the Fed meeting. Beyond the 25-basis-point cut, investors are assessing the central bank’s next moves and focusing on the health of the labor market. Signs of a slowdown, or hints of [+]
Markets on edge ahead of the Fed
Financial markets are showing some nerves on the long-awaited day of the Fed meeting, which is expected to mark the return of the central bank’s rate-cutting cycle. A 25-basis-point reduction is taken for granted, but investors are wondering about what [+]
On financial markets, the wait for the Fed continues, while gold resumes its rally on speculation of a larger-than-expected rate cut
On financial markets, the run-up to the Fed meeting continues. While the Senate confirms Stephen Miran’s entry into the board, gold is moving higher again on speculation of a more substantial rate cut than the expected 25 basis points. In [+]
Financial Markets Brace for a Pivotal Week of Central Bank Decisions
Financial markets are preparing for a week filled with central bank decisions. Investors are awaiting the next monetary policy moves from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. In the meantime, global equities and bonds remain on an [+]
Inflation data in the United States is not cooling expectations of a Fed rate cut
Inflation data in the United States is not cooling expectations of a Fed rate cut, and financial markets are reacting accordingly. Equities and bonds remain upward-oriented, while gold is slowing down.
Financial markets await U.S. inflation data
Financial markets are awaiting U.S. inflation data in order to gauge the Fed’s room for maneuver. No surprises are expected from today’s ECB meeting: rates unchanged and a wait-and-see approach.
Markets look to U.S. price data for clues on Fed’s next move
The latest data on the U.S. labor market strengthen expectations for a Fed rate cut at the end of September. Financial markets are now awaiting confirmation from the producer price report (today) and the inflation report (tomorrow). Equities are still [+]
Investors Reward Gold and Bonds Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The effects of expectations on the Fed’s next moves continue. The bond market is accelerating upward and gold is recovering ground. Financial markets are waiting for new inflation data (due later this week) and today’s U.S. labor market figures. Equities [+]
Financial markets watch U.S. macro trends and French political crisis
After the U.S. labor market data, investors are beginning to look more closely at the U.S. macroeconomic situation, trying to capture signals that might indicate more than just a slowdown. In Europe, the focus is on the French political situation. [+]
Trump’s moves on the Fed fuel expectations of a September rate cut
Financial markets are once again focusing on the Fed and its upcoming monetary policy moves. The appointment of the new FOMC member (Stephen Miran) could shift the balance within the central bank’s board and accelerate the timing of rate cuts. [+]
Financial markets continue to navigate uncertainty: earnings, tariffs, and BoE decision on today’s agenda”
Financial markets continue to navigate an uncertain environment, torn between the optimism driven by a strong earnings season and concerns about the economic impact of the tariffs that came into effect today. Markets are awaiting the decision from the Bank [+]
Financial Markets Sway Between Tariff Effects and U.S. Earnings Reports
The tariff deadline has passed, but their impact on financial markets—direct or indirect—continues to be felt. Investors are looking to earnings reports for signs of weakness in the U.S. economy. Equities are still seen as uncertain, while corporate bonds remain [+]
Financial markets show renewed optimism driven by quarterly earnings
Financial markets are focusing on quarterly earnings and are regaining some optimism. In the background, the issue of tariffs persists, with a tense standoff between the US and India. Equities are seen trending upward, though with some uncertainty, while corporate [+]
Last week’s macroeconomic data continues to weigh on financial markets
Financial markets are starting the week trying to interpret the many macroeconomic data released in recent days. On the table are the potential effects of the U.S. tariffs set to take effect on Thursday and Trump’s decision regarding the new [+]
Endless Week on Financial Markets: Tariffs Weigh on Stocks Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data
It seems this intense week in the financial markets isn’t coming to an end. There’s the tariff chapter, with the new list of duties unveiled by President Trump and their (negative) impact on Asian stock markets. There’s also the U.S. [+]
Fed Disappointment and Incoming Data: Markets Brace for Another Crucial Session
There’s no time to digest the disappointment over the Fed’s decision (and especially the lack of guidance regarding September’s moves) before a new wave of macroeconomic data and quarterly earnings (from Apple and Amazon) arrives to be interpreted. Another intense [+]
Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Dominate Today’s Financial Market Agenda
Financial markets brace for a high-stakes day, with macroeconomic data (US and Eurozone GDP), central bank decisions (Canada and the Fed), and earnings reports from big tech (Meta and Microsoft).In the background, markets remain focused on the anticipated breakthrough in [+]
Major Earnings and U.S. Labor Market Data: The Week Heats Up for Financial Markets
For financial markets, the week picks up pace with the first data on the U.S. labor market and earnings reports from major companies. The overall outlook remains positive, though with some increased uncertainty on European indices.
