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Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since

The US personal consumption expenditures price index was released on Thursday. The index is the one the US Federal Reserve tends to favour over the more widely-accepted consumer price index.

Markets

Where to look for top-performing European stocks as interest rates dip

As interest rates fall, European stocks in sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials tend to outperform. These sectors benefit from lower borrowing costs, increased consumer spending, and higher capital investments, driving market gains.

Markets

Week ahead in the markets: Tensions in the Middle East remain in focus

This week, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the trajectory of US inflation, and insights from central bank meetings will be in focus, shaping future trends in global markets.

Markets

Markets week ahead: Spotlight on eurozone inflation and US employment

This week, markets will focus on upcoming economic data, including eurozone inflation, US non-farm payrolls, and China’s business activity figures. This data will be critical for investors assessing the global economic trajectory and the potential direction of central bank rate policies.

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Markets

Metal prices soar as Fed and China’s stimulus ignites market activity

Metal prices surged, with gold reaching a new record and silver briefly hitting a 12-year high following central banks' easing policies. Copper also experienced a price rally amid China's additional stimulus measures. However, the price rise may not end here.

Markets

Markets weekly recap: Risk-on boosted by Fed’s outsized rate cuts

Global stock markets are set for a positive weekly close following the Fed’s jumbo rate cuts. The Bank of England’s hawkish rhetoric has kept the Pound at a two-and-a-half-year high.

Markets

What the Fed's jumbo rate cut means for European and global markets

The Fed's substantial rate cut could result in a further loosening of global liquidity, prompting a shift in capital across asset classes and stock sectors.

Markets

How have European stocks previously reacted to Fed rate cuts?

Historically, European stocks have reacted positively to Fed rate cuts, especially when not linked to a recession. However, during recessions, market performance is volatile. The 2020 pandemic cut was an outlier, with stocks surging due to unprecedented global stimulus.

Economy

US Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates for first time in 4 years

The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years later today.

Business

Eurozone retail sales rebound as euro strengthens against US dollar

Eurozone retail sales rose by 0.1% in July, rebounding from a June decline. The euro strengthened to 1.11 against the dollar, driven by US Fed rate cut speculation ahead of Friday's jobs report.

Markets

Why has the euro rallied to a 13-month high against the dollar?

The euro has surged to a 13-month high against the dollar, benefiting from four weeks of gains as the Federal Reserve signals upcoming rate cuts.

Markets

Pound soars following Fed September rate cut signal at Jackson Hole

The British pound surged to its highest level against the US dollar given the Bank of England's less dovish stance compared to that of the Federal Reserve at the Jackson Hole Symposium on Friday.

USA

US Federal Reserve says 'time has come' to cut interest rates

In his keynote speech at the Fed's annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Jerome Powell emphasized that inflation, after the worst price spike in four decades inflicted pain on millions of households, appears largely under control.

Economy

US inflation comes in lower than expected in July

Inflation has taken a central role in the presidential election, with former President Donald Trump blaming the Biden administration's energy policies for the price increases.

Economy

Why global financial markets are witnessing a wave of risk aversion

Fears of a US recession are driving global market sell-offs. Equities dropped sharply, the dollar weakened, and bonds and the yen strengthened.

Business

Global stocks plunge after tech-driven sell-off and US growth fears

The global sell-off on stock markets deepened as US jobless figures hit a three-year high. The unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, up from 4.1% and its highest level since October 2021.

Economy

BoE cuts interest rates in first drop in four years as inflation falls

The Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5% with a narrow 5-4 vote, as inflation met the 2% target. This decision caused the British pound to weaken and led to a slight rebound in UK equities.

Economy

Fed holds rates steady as Powell hints at a rate cut in September

Fed holds rates steady at 5.25-5.50%, yet Powell hints at a possible rate cut in September. Treasury yields fall, gold spikes, and US stock indices rally.

Markets

Fed rate decision: European stock markets recoup most of earlier falls

European stock markets recoup most of their losses from earlier in the week following the release of US CPI data. Regional markets opened lower despite the Fed’s rate decision propelling Wall Street to all-time highs overnight.

Markets

Fed holds US interest rate steady with just one possible cut this year

The policymakers' forecast for one rate cut was down from a previous forecast of three, because inflation, having cooled in the past two months, remains persistently high.

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