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Daily financial market analysis with numbers and trends of major stock, bond, currency, commodity and cryptocurrency indices
Markets React to the Federal Reserve’s Meeting Minutes
As the shutdown continues—and with it, the lack of macroeconomic data from the United States—financial markets find some comfort in the minutes from the latest Fed meeting, which confirm expectations of further interest rate cuts. Equities are still seen in [+]
Signs of Anxiety Emerging in Financial Markets
A bit of unease is beginning to surface in financial markets. The lack of macroeconomic data on the performance of the U.S. economy seems to be making itself felt. Added to this are the “volatile” enthusiasm surrounding the technology sector [+]
No macro data; focus shifts to AI and France
In the absence of major U.S. macroeconomic data, investors are focusing on the deal between AMD and OpenAI, which is adding fresh momentum to the equity rally and boosting the tech sector. On this side of the Atlantic, however, clouds [+]
A week with few macro data points for financial markets
Financial markets are starting a week that may offer few macro data points to analyze due to the government shutdown, but plenty of geopolitical news. Equities are still expected to rise, gold remains at overheated levels, and bond yields are [+]
Markets shrug off shutdown; tech drives equities higher while bonds stall
Financial markets seem, for the time being, unconcerned about the federal shutdown in the US and are instead focusing on the positive news coming from the tech sector. The week ends without the crucial US labor market data, leaving the [+]
Financial Markets Resume Bets on a More Accommodative Fed
Orphans – for the moment, due to the shutdown – of official data, financial markets are focusing on the disappointing ADP report numbers and are once again betting on a more active Fed between now and the end of the [+]
The U.S. government shutdown is increasing uncertainty in financial markets
Uncertainty in financial markets is increasing, and the main consequence is a further appreciation of gold. The U.S. government shutdown risks delaying the release of September labor market data, the true macroeconomic beacon of the week.
Financial markets are moving at a slow pace at the start of this week
Financial markets are moving at a slow pace at the start of this week. The risk of a U.S. government shutdown is becoming a bit more concrete, while new tariff announcements are coming from the White House starting mid-October. Today, [+]
Markets Face a Week Full of Unknowns, from Shutdown Risk to U.S. Jobs Data
The week begins with many uncertainties for financial markets. The focus remains on the United States, where the risk of a government shutdown looms starting next Wednesday. On Friday, official employment data for September will also be released—another key element [+]
New U.S. tariff announcement rattles financial markets at week’s end
End of the week slowdown for equity markets, with news on the U.S. macroeconomic front reducing expectations of an accelerated pace of Fed rate cuts. Adding to the uncertainty is Trump’s announcement of new tariffs starting October 1. Both equities [+]
Risk-On Sentiment Slightly Eases in Financial Markets
While awaiting the PCE inflation data and U.S. consumer spending figures, financial markets are showing a slight moderation in risk-on sentiment. Medium-term trends remain intact.
Powell cools financial markets’ expectations about interest rates
Powell’s remarks are dampening expectations about the number of Fed rate cuts between now and the end of the year. Financial markets are now awaiting the PCE inflation data (Friday) for confirmation. Equities are still seen trending higher, bonds are [+]
Financial markets: focus on PMI surveys and Powell’s speech
On financial markets, all eyes are on September PMI survey data and on the remarks that Fed Chair J. Powell will deliver. Investors are looking for signals regarding the impact of tariffs on prices and demand on one hand, and [+]
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.
