For months, investors have been bracing for a shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, anticipating loosening interest rates to counter potential economic headwinds. But the recent rate cut, a dramatic 50 basis point reduction, has yielded an unexpected result: bond yields have risen. This surprising development has sent waves through the financial markets, raising…
Bitcoin reached an intraday peak of $63,227 on Thursday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to lower the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points the previous day. The entire cryptocurrency market has gained over 5%, and in the past 24 hours, global trading volume jumped by 26.92%. Crypto Market Surges 5%, Stocks Rise, Gold…
The Federal Reserve recently made a significant decision, cutting interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) for the first time since 2020, lowering the range to 4.75%-5.00%. This move exceeded market expectations, as many analysts and investors had anticipated a more modest 25 bps cut. This article Fed’s 50bps cut—A sign of trouble or a…
Most Asian stocks rose before a Federal Reserve policy decision, with traders still split on the size of an anticipated interest-rate cut. Japanese shares led regional gains as the yen’s slide on Tuesday boosted the outlook for the nation’s exporters. The dollar bounced in New York following stronger-than-expected retail-sales data. Hong Kong is shut for…
The S&P 500 rose to an all-time intraday high on Tuesday and was on track for a record close, lifted by investor confidence that the Federal Reserve is set to begin cutting interest rates, erasing the last of a deep selloff that lasted through late July and early August. The S&P 500 was last up…
September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Asian stocks remained stable early Tuesday following a mixed session on Wall Street, where traders increased their bets on the Federal Reserve delivering a half-point rate cut this week. Equity markets in Sydney and Tokyo experienced fluctuations. After the S&P 500 closed 0.1% higher…
Over the past month or so, Bitcoin has fallen while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 have gained. Will the bulls be back after the spigots turn up the overnight cash markets? Bitcoin is down by 6% over the 30 days ending Friday, Sept. 13, while the Nasdaq Composite is up 3.7% for the month’s trades…
The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points reduction could be in play. FOMC Meeting Could See Bigger Rate Cut as Expectations Shift…
As the financial world anticipates the next Federal Reserve meeting, many experts are voicing concerns about the potential impact of a Fed rate cut. A reduction in interest rates, particularly if it’s larger than expected, could send shockwaves through financial markets. Economists are closely watching for any signals from the Fed as it decides whether…
Last week was a brutal one for crypto markets, with losses extending into the weekend. A raft of employment data out of the US didn’t prevent stock markets from falling either, as ‘Slumptember’ lives up to its name. This week will be heavy on inflation data with additional reports on jobless claims. “This is the final…