Gold Prices Drop Post-Election; Fed Rate Cut Influences Market Dynamics
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s electoral victory and a subsequent Federal Reserve rate cut, gold prices have declined...
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve has adjusted its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%-4.75%, responding to shifting economic indicators...
Top 5 things to watch in markets this week
As investors head into the week, markets will be shaped by several crucial developments, including U.S. inflation data for...
U.S. Job Gains Surge, Unemployment Drops Amid Economic Resilience
The U.S. labour market showed robust growth in September, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 254,000, the highest in six...
Fed Cuts Rates by Half-Point, Sparks Political Debate Ahead of Election
Federal Reserve (FED) Chair Jerome Powell announced the first rate cut in four years on Wednesday, reducing rates by...
Muted Market Response to Fed’s Large Rate Cut, But Experts Warn Volatility Ahead
Despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive half-percentage-point rate cut, the markets reacted with surprising calm. Stocks, bonds, and currencies largely...
FED Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points Amid Economic Concerns
The Federal Reserve (FED) made a significant move on Wednesday by cutting interest rates by half a percentage point,...
US Retail Spending Rises in August, But Consumers Are Growing More Cautious
Despite a modest 0.1% increase in US retail spending for August, consumer behaviour is shifting. While spending remains above...
Fed has made “significant progress” in easing inflation: Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that U.S. inflation may return to the 2% target by late 2025 or...
U.S. Banks Pass Fed’s Stress Test, But Face Higher Hypothetical Losses
The Federal Reserve’s annual stress test revealed that the largest U.S. banks have sufficient capital to endure severe economic...