US inflation to attract attention as traders look for hints on Fed’s rate path November 12, 2023 Tuesday's US inflation report will be the highlight of a busy week for markets that will also include a health check on the state of the US consumer.
US economy: Investors encouraged as drop in Treasury yields helps curb inflation November 3, 2023 The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 564 points, or 1.7 per cent, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.8 per cent.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates on hold again as attention turns to Bank of England November 1, 2023 The Fed has kept interest rates on hold for the second time in a row as the central bank's battle against inflation enters a new phase.
US labour market resilient as another ‘hawkish’ Fed rate pause looks nailed on November 1, 2023 The US labour market remains resilient despite the US Federal Reserve’s aggressive bout of monetary tightening, new figures out today suggest. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ JOLTS survey, there were 9.6m job openings on the last day in September – little changed from the month before and ahead of the market consensus of [...]
Blockbuster US growth hits nearly 5 per cent – but what does it mean for interest rates? October 26, 2023 The US economy grew at a startling pace in the third quarter of the year as the world's largest economy continues to shrug off the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes.
Inflation target: Why economists think it’s time for a change October 24, 2023 With inflation now on the way down, attention is beginning to turn to what the 'new normal' will be - if we ever make it there.
Interest rates: Wholesale inflation in US rises ahead of crucial consumer price data tomorrow October 11, 2023 US wholesale prices rose last month at the fastest pace since April, suggesting that inflationary pressures remain despite a year-and-a-half of higher interest rates.
Stubborn inflation poses risks to financial stability, central bank watchdog warns September 18, 2023 Markets should not fall into the trap of thinking that inflation is decisively on its way down, the Bank of International Settlements has warned.
US inflation accelerates at fastest pace in over a year on surging gas prices September 13, 2023 The consumer price index increased by 0.6 per cent last month, the largest gain since June 2022, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. The CPI had risen 0.2 per cent for two straight months.
Fed rate rise less likely? More jobs added but unemployment up and wages stabilise September 1, 2023 The U.S. added more jobs than expected in August, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8 per cent, but the Fed may not hike rates again