US inflation back in focus for markets as traders back September rate cut July 7, 2024 Prices are expected to increase just 0.1 per cent in June, which would bring the annual rate of inflation down to 3.1 per cent.
Central banks keep markets guessing on path of interest rates July 2, 2024 Investors looking for clear guidance on the path of interest rates received few firm commitments from top central bankers on Tuesday.
Fed’s Bowman ready to hike interest rates again if inflation disappoints June 25, 2024 A rate-setter at the Fed raised the possibility that rates could be raised again if progress on defeating inflation was not maintained.
Fed holds interest rates for seventh consecutive meeting after ‘modest’ progress on inflation June 12, 2024 At the turn of the year investors thought the cutting cycle would be well underway but now traders do not expect a cut until September.
US inflation comes in below expectations as prices remain flat in May June 12, 2024 The figures come ahead of the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision, due this evening.
Week ahead: Fed to hold rates – but is a September cut on the cards? June 9, 2024 Any shift to a single cut, as suggested by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic in April, could boost the dollar sharply.
US economy smashes forecasts again with blockbuster jobs report June 7, 2024 The figures will be closely scrutinised by policymakers at the US Federal Reserve ahead of its latest interest rate decision next week.
Relief as US inflation finally comes in below expectations May 15, 2024 Stubborn inflation at the start of the year has forced markets to reconsider when the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates.
Why the Bank of England won’t cut rates – even if it wants to May 8, 2024 The Bank of England desperately wants to cut interest rates, but the caution of the Federal Reserve might mean they aren't able to.
Fed set to hold rates this week – but markets will look for clues on cuts April 28, 2024 The Fed is almost certain to leave rates on hold when it announces its decision on Wednesday, but markets will be paying close attention to the central bank's forward guidance.