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What’s on the economic agenda this week?
Key Takeaways Wall Street indexes closed lower on Friday due to expectations of a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve on interest rate hikes, despite lower-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data in June. The Nasdaq index declined by 0.13%, the S&P 500 index...
What’s on the economic agenda this week?
Key Takeaways Remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Powell indicating a hawkish stance and strong economic data led to a reassessment of expectations towards the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that more tightening would be needed in monetary...
What’s on the economic agenda this week?
Key Takeaways for Investors and Financial Professionals US stock market ended lower due to weak PMI data, indicating a weakening trend in manufacturing and services sectors. San Francisco Fed President expressed the view of two more interest rate hikes this year and...
Weekly Economic Agenda: Key Events and Indicators to Watch
Key Takeaways for InvestorsUS Market Focus: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimonies and speeches by other Fed members will provide insights into monetary policy direction. Weekly initial jobless claims data will shed light on the state of the labor...
Weekly Economic Agenda: Key Events and Indicators to Watch
Key Takeaways for Investors 1. US Stock Market: The week closed with a slight increase in stock market indices, driven by expectations of the Federal Reserve delaying an interest rate hike. 2. Economic Indicators to Watch: Keep an eye on the Federal Reserve's interest...
What’s on the economic agenda this week?
Key Takeaways for Investors 1. The US stock market experienced gains on Friday, driven by the approval of the debt ceiling bill and expectations of the Fed delaying interest rate hikes in June. 2. May's non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, indicating strong...
What’s on the economic agenda this week?
Key Takeaways for Investors 1. Positive developments in US debt ceiling talks have boosted market sentiment, leading to gains in stock market indexes. 2. Inflationary pressures are evident as the PCE deflator exceeds expectations, indicating a rise in prices. 3....
What’s on the economic agenda this week?
Key Takeaways for Investors 1. US Stock Market: US stock indices experienced losses on Friday due to concerns surrounding the debt ceiling, which weighed on market sentiment. The Dow Jones, Nasdaq-100, and S&P 500 all closed the day with declines. 2. Dollar and...
What’s on the economic agenda this week?
In the US, the preliminary figures for the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index in May declined to 57.7, the lowest level in the past six months. Last Friday, Wall Street indices closed lower due to the preliminary data of the University of Michigan's...
US Markets Rally as Strong April Employment Data Eases Recession Concerns
Following stronger-than-expected April employment data in the United States on Friday, stock indices closed the day with gains as recession concerns eased Following stronger-than-expected April employment data in the United States on Friday, which alleviated recession...
JP Morgan Chase’s Acquisition of First Republic Bank Spurs Investor Optimism Amidst Market Dynamics
Investors responded positively to JP Morgan Chase's decision to acquire First Republic Bank. While the markets in the US are focused on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week, concerns about mid-sized banks subsided as investors responded positively to...
The Impact of the US Economy on Global Markets Explained
The US economy is expected to slow down to an annualized quarterly growth rate of 2% in Q1 2023. On Friday, Wall Street indices closed slightly up, with the Nasdaq up 0.11%, the S&P 500 up 0.09%, and the Dow Jones up 0.07% on a daily basis. The Dollar Index (DXY)...