2024-10-16 | Market Commentary
UK Inflation Slows in September In September, the UK inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose by 1.7%, down from 2.2% in August, according to the Office for National Statistics. This increase was lower than the predicted 1.9%, staying below the Bank of England’s 2% target. Core Inflation Misses Estimates Core […]
2024-10-14 | Market Commentary
UK Inflation Forecast for 2024 In 2024, the UK inflation rate is expected to drop to 2.2%, a sharp decline from the 7.3% recorded in 2023 and 9.1% in 2022. Prior to the surge, inflation rates were notably lower, with the highest being 4.5% in 2011 and a low of 0% in 2015. The inflation […]
2024-10-10 | Market Commentary
September CPI: Inflation at 2.4% The pace of price increases in September surprised many, as the US Labor Department reported an uptick in inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the cost of goods and services, increased by 0.2% for the month, bringing annual inflation to 2.4%, slightly above expectations. Core Prices and Key […]
2024-09-17 | Market Commentary
The Federal Reserve is preparing to lower interest rates for the first time in over four years, with a decision expected soon. This move comes just weeks before the U.S. presidential election and reflects efforts to control inflation and support the slowing job market. Economic Indicators Prompting the Rate Cut Recent reports, including the Consumer […]
2024-09-17 | Market Commentary
Inflation is once again a key focus for financial markets, as it could determine the next move by the Federal Reserve on interest rates. Previously, job market data was the main factor, but now, all eyes are on the upcoming CPI report for August. This Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data might be the tipping […]
2024-09-12 | Market Dynamics
Inflation drops to 2.5%, the lowest since 2021. Will the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points on Sept 18? Explore the implications for Gold, stocks, and the Dollar
2024-09-12 | Market Dynamics
Will August’s inflation report trigger a major rate cut by the Fed? All eyes are on the upcoming CPI data, which could lead to a 50bp cut—the biggest since 2008
