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Senior economist Mohamed El-Erian anticipated a rocky road ahead for the Federal Reserve to formulate the monetary policy, as the “uncertainties” surrounding the federal policies and geopolitical scenario “cloud” the Fed’s policy radar. What Happened: Despite the...

Financial markets are currently pricing in a significant and rapid cycle of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve starting as early as July, according to the CME data. However, this expectation stands in stark contrast with the prevailing short-term rate market data, which suggests a different...

Traders betting big on aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in 2025 might be in for a brutal reality check as soon as next week. At the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on Dec. 18, policymakers are expected to signal a more cautious approach, with only three interest rate cuts projected...

September proved to be an unseasonably strong month for the market, with the S&P 500, a measure of broader market performance, ending the month up 2.02%. Trading volume on full-range brokerage services provider Charles Schwab Corporation’s (NYSE:SCHW) platforms, however, dipped. What...

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday a deep 50 basis-point cut to its Fed funds rate, which is likely to ease the pressure on consumers. An analyst, however, sees a return of recession along with stagnation. What Happened: “Get ready for stagnation,” said GLJ Research’s Gordon...

The most important Federal Reserve decision day is upon us and market participants wait with bated breath regarding what Chairman Jerome Powell and his rate-setting committee team would deliver. Betting market odds suggest a steeper cut is more likely than a shallow one most economists have been...

The all-important Federal Open Market Committee meeting is scheduled for the week, and the futures market is factoring in a 100% chance of a rate cut, although expectation regarding the magnitude of the cut varies. A prominent trader on Sunday said the week could see bouts of volatility. Volatility...

The European Central Bank will likely kickstart coordinated rate cuts by global central banks, said an economist, as he weighed in on the implications of the move. Rate Cuts Back? ECB’s Governing Council is scheduled to announce its interest rate decision at 8:15 a.m. EDT following a meeting...

The string of weak data and the continued improvement in pricing pressure have prompted the Federal Reserve to do away with its hawkish tone and signal that a rate cut may be imminent. Come September, most market strategists see the central bank beginning to reverse its rate hikes and the rally...

The CBOE Volatility Index, known more commonly as the VIX, spiked to levels not seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid Monday’s global market meltdown. Fund manager Cathie Wood, founder of Ark Invest, weighed in on the implication of the development. Making Sense Of VIX Move: The...

The Bank of Japan has increased its benchmark interest rate and announced plans to reduce its bond purchasing program. What Happened: The BOJ has raised its benchmark interest rate to around 0.25% from the previous range of 0% to 0.1%. The central bank also outlined its roadmap for tapering its...

The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 30-31 will mark the eighth consecutive session where the federal funds rate is held steady at 5.25%-5.5%. As inflation eased in the second quarter and unemployment saw a slight uptick, the key question for July’s meeting is...

As the market is seeing a consolidation phase following a strong surge, the question in the minds of investors is whether the rally has stalled. President and Chief Investment Strategist of Yardeni Research Ed Yardeni offered a sober near-term outlook and a bullish prediction for the year-end....

Bank of America’s chief market strategist, Michael Hartnett, is increasingly bullish on bonds for the rest of the year, viewing Treasuries as a safeguard against equity volatility and the non-negligible risk of a harder landing for the U.S. economy. In his “The Flow Show” note...

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in an interview with Bloomberg provided a glimpse into what a potential second term for him would look like. As fund managers, business leaders and billionaires gravitate toward him in droves, with the move more pronounced recently, former White House...