2024-07-15 | Expert Opinion
Market Rally with Lower Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Bets
The market rally with S&P 500 and Dow Jones rising as investor confidence grew on Fed rate cut speculation and lower-than-expected inflation data
2024-07-15 | Expert Opinion
The market rally with S&P 500 and Dow Jones rising as investor confidence grew on Fed rate cut speculation and lower-than-expected inflation data
2024-07-10 | Industry Dynamics
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addressed the House Financial Services Committee, discussing ongoing inflation issues. She noted that while rent and housing costs remain high, contributing to sustained inflation, other inflationary pressures like supply constraints and labor market tightness have eased.
2024-07-04 | Industry Dynamics
Federal Reserve officials, during their June meeting, noted that while inflation is heading in the right direction, it hasn’t decreased swiftly enough to justify lowering interest rates just yet. The minutes from the meeting, released on Wednesday, reveal that policymakers are seeking more robust data before feeling confident enough to reduce rates.
2024-06-25 | Expert Opinion
The US market ended mixed as inflation concerns and Nvidia’s decline impacted major indexes. The Dow rose slightly, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 faced losses
2024-06-13 | Industry Dynamics
Federal Reserve officials have scheduled just one interest rate cut for this year, responding cautiously even as recent inflation data showed improvement. The Federal Reserve maintains its benchmark rate at a steady 5.25% to 5.5%, aligning with expectations. Projections indicate that 15 of 19 officials anticipate reducing rates this year, likely by a single cut.
2024-06-10 | Expert Opinion
The US stock market reacted negatively to the strong jobs report on Friday, as investors weighed the potential impact on future interest rate decisions.
2024-06-04 | Expert Opinion
The early week saw cautious trading as investors digested inflation data and awaited key events. However, Friday delivered a dramatic eleventh-hour rally
2024-05-27 | Expert Opinion
US stocks saw gains but ended the week mixed due to inflation concerns triggered by robust economic data and Nvidia’s impressive first-quarter earnings report.
2024-05-16 | Education
In recent economic discussions, the term “stagflation” has resurfaced, sparking debates about its potential resurgence lately. While GDP reports and data show signs, economists remain divided on the possibility. Let’s take a closer look at what stagflation entails, its historical context, and what it could mean for today’s economy and financial markets. What is Stagflation? […]
2024-05-02 | Industry Dynamics
Today’s News The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, expressing concerns about the lack of significant progress in addressing inflationary pressures. Despite a strong start to 2024 with three months of unexpectedly rapid price increases, Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the anticipated decline in inflation towards the 2% target may take longer […]