Futures inch higher as traders raise bets on bigger Fed rate cut By Reuters – Investing.com
By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday as investors reassessed the chances of a bigger interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, while shares of aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE:) fell after factory workers went on strike. Traders' expectations of a 50 basis point cut […]
Pound Sterling jumps to near 1.3150 as Fed large rate cut bets soar – FXStreet
The pound rose to nearly 1.3150 against the US dollar as traders strengthened their bet that the Fed will cut interest rates by 50 basis points when it meets next week. The slowdown in the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for August has led to expectations of a big rate cut from the Fed. Investors […]
Dollar weak as traders add to wagers of big rate cut from Fed By Reuters – Investing.com
Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar weakened and the euro and yen rose on Friday as investors remained nervous ahead of a central bank interest rate cut next week, with focus on the Federal Reserve and the size of the expected cut. The Fed is almost certain to cut interest rates next week, but […]
Gold price surges to record highs above $2,550 as Fed rate cut expectations mount – FXStreet
Gold hit a new record high after U.S. jobless claims and producer inflation data backed up a possible Fed interest rate cut. The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.29% and Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year Treasury note at 3.689%. The CME FedWatch tool indicates there is an 85% chance that the Fed will cut […]
Dow drops over 600 points as inflation data dashes hopes for big Fed rate cut
Wall Street's main stock indexes fell on Wednesday after the latest inflation reading beat expectations of further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, while Democrat Kamala Harris' chances of winning the presidential election rose following the televised debate. In recent trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 635 points, or 1.6%, to 40,102. The […]
Progressive outlet fed up with Harris’ ‘safe’ campaign: ‘Looks like she doesn’t stand for anything’
A new article in the far-left media outlet The New Republic has slammed Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for playing it “safe” by not talking about policy as the November election approaches. The outlet's senior editor, Alex Shepherd, wrote that the strategy of keeping a low profile and relying on the media to promote her […]
Gold (XAU) Daily Forecast: Key Support at $2,500 Holds as Fed Rate Cut Speculation Fades – FX Empire
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the dollar's relative value against a basket of major currencies, is approaching last week's monthly high, reducing gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset. Strong dollar and Fed interest rate expectations weigh on gold prices The recent rise in the US dollar has contributed to gold's decline as hopes […]
Gold surges above $2,500 ahead of US CPI as Fed rate cut looms – FXStreet
Gold is rising despite the general strength of the US dollar, as traders focus on the upcoming release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CME FedWatch tool indicates a 73% probability of a 25 bps rate cut by the Fed, a change from previous speculation of a 50 bps cut. Treasury yields are […]
EUR/USD slumps as Fed seems to cut interest rates gradually – FXStreet
EUR/USD fell below 1.1050 as the US Dollar strengthened on expectations that the Federal Reserve will opt for a small interest rate cut this month. Investors are awaiting the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday for new guidance on interest rates. The ECB is expected to cut interest rates this week. EUR/USD is trading […]
Dollar tentative, yen dips on muddled Fed rate-cut outlook – Yahoo Finance
By Ray Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar remained in a narrow range on Monday while the yen pared some safe-haven gains as investors remained undecided about the size of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut expected later this month and looked to U.S. inflation data due this week for further clues. The highly […]