TAG: Federal funds rate
Fed preview: setting the stage for September rate cut
What to expect at this week’s meeting The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 5.25 - 5.50% at its July meeting. This would mark the eighth consecutive meeting without a rate change and a full yea...
2 months ago
Ahead of the game: 19 August 2024
Equity markets rally: Global strength helps ASX 200 recover US equity markets rebounded this week as stronger-than-expected initial claims and retail sales data eased fears of a recession. Locally, the ASX 200 rebounded to reclaim all of last week's losse...
2 months ago
Outlook on July FOMC minutes and Jackson Hole Symposium
Investors are awaiting fresh catalysts this week that could impact the outlook for US interest rates and stock indices. Key events that may influence market sentiment include the release of the Federal Reserve (Fed) July Federal Open Market Committee...
1 month ago