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US Federal Reserve set to announce quarter-point cut to its key rate

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.

Markets

Markets week ahead: Eurozone business activities and Fed rate decision

Market movements this week will hinge on eurozone business activity data and key interest rate decisions by major central banks, including the Fed, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan.

Markets

Hopes of a US interest rate cut on inflation data helps Nasdaq soar

US stock indexes returned to positive territory as the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve.

Markets

Markets lookahead: EU economy and US inflation figures in focus

Following a volatile week, market participants will shift their attention back to major economic indicators from key economies, particularly US inflation data and Chinese economic figures, this week.

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Economy

Fed cuts rates as Powell ignores Trump-fuelled inflation risk

The US Federal Reserve has lowered rates by 0.25%, as expected. Markets see potential for a further cut in December, while concerns rise over fiscal impacts and inflation under a Trump presidency.

Economy

Federal Reserve set to cut rates as post-election uncertainty grows

The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again this week as post-election uncertainty grows.

Economy

Is the Fed's independence under threat from new Trump administration?

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and tax cuts could drive inflation, pressuring the Federal Reserve toward a hawkish stance. Trump has also expressed intent to influence the Fed's decisions, potentially clashing with the central bank's autonomy.

USA

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.

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.