Analysis

All eyes on the Fed

All eyes on the Fed

Asia-Pacific markets down. IMF raises 2023 world growth forecast to 3.0%, warns of risks. US Fed expected to hike rates by 25 bps. Markets skeptical of further hikes. Fed may keep options open, data-dependent. Eurozone money supply, US new home sales data due. Bond yields up in US and UK, lower in Eurozone. Sterling slightly higher.
Moneta Markets | 708 days ago
Fed Wait - Is Crucial

Fed Wait - Is Crucial

Economic data around the world continued to darken significantly, including the US scene, but nothing it would seem can stop the buying.
ACY Securities | 708 days ago
Stocks Crawl Higher Into Last Fed

Stocks Crawl Higher Into Last Fed

It was more a case of range trading, but the closes in New York were again a little higher. The headlines were able to claim an 11th day of gains, though actual new price highs have not been seen for several days now.
ACY Securities | 709 days ago
All eyes are on Bitcoin

All eyes are on Bitcoin

Expert market comment from senior analyst Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: All eyes are on Bitcoin. Next move
FxPro | 709 days ago
Data highlight downside growth risks

Data highlight downside growth risks

Asia-Pacific markets rise on Chinese policy hopes. Eurozone's German IFO signals contracting economy. ECB to raise rates, but future moves uncertain. US consumer confidence up in June, likely in July. Australian inflation data key for rate changes. Bond yields mixed, euro and sterling recover.
Moneta Markets | 709 days ago
Anticipating July Fed meeting: will the rate be raised?

Anticipating July Fed meeting: will the rate be raised?

The upcoming FOMC meeting on July 25-26 will determine the course of the U.S. monetary policy. Anticipation is high for a key rate increase to 5.25%-5.5%, nearing a 22-year high. However, there are several factors to take into account.
OctaFX | 709 days ago
Weekly Recap July 17 – 21, 2023

Weekly Recap July 17 – 21, 2023

Last week, the New Zealand dollar faced a decline amid concerns surrounding global economic growth and the prospect of increasing interest rates. In contrast, the U.S. dollar exhibited strength fuelled by strong economic data from the United States.
ACY Securities | 710 days ago
Final Piece of the Puzzle

Final Piece of the Puzzle

This is a make or break week for global financial markets. Global sentiment still emanates from Wall Street, and this week the US sees the ‘last rate hike’, Q2 GDP, and PCE data. As well as big tech earnings.
ACY Securities | 710 days ago
Spain election delivers inconclusive outcome

Spain election delivers inconclusive outcome

Asian equities mixed ahead of major central bank decisions. Japan's stocks rise on Bank of Japan's monetary policy stance. Spain's election outcome causes uncertainty. Key central bank announcements this week. UK, Eurozone, and US PMI data for July show struggling manufacturing sectors and growing services. US dollar holds gains, GBP/USD below 1.30, EUR/USD below 1.1150.
Moneta Markets | 710 days ago