Tag: Interest Rates
June CPI Data to Show Tariff-Driven Price Bump
Inflation Seen Accelerating as Tariffs Start to Bite Investors are bracing for a noticeable uptick in U.S. inflation as the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) [more…]
Markets Steady as Inflation and Earnings Take Center Stage
Stocks Ease From Highs Amid Trade Jitters and Key Data Ahead U.S. stocks edged lower on Monday following a recent rally to record highs, as [more…]
Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely This Summer, Says Morgan Stanley
Powell’s cautious stance backed as tariff risks loom The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates at its upcoming July and September meetings, according [more…]
FTSE Slips as Investors Eye BP-Shell Rumors, Rate Outlook
Defence stocks surge, labour market cools, BP takeover talk emerges London’s FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by investor caution surrounding corporate earnings, [more…]
US Stocks Slide as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates
US stock markets tumbled on Friday as renewed military conflict between Israel and Iran rattled investors and fueled a global flight to safety. Rising geopolitical [more…]
Fed Poised to Hold Rates, Clashing With Trump’s Demands
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its upcoming policy meeting, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump for aggressive cuts. [more…]
Americans Turn to BNPL Loans for Groceries Amid Economic Strain
The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later Loans for Groceries A growing number of Americans are increasingly turning to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans [more…]
Trump Walks Back Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell
U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on his earlier threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling a de-escalation after several days of harsh criticism [more…]
Dollar Decline Poses Challenges and Opportunities for Banks
The U.S. dollar has been on a downward trajectory, sending ripples across global currency markets and creating a blend of relief and concern for central [more…]
Stock Market Volatility Persists Amid Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty
The S&P 500 swung between gains and losses on Wednesday as investors grappled with ongoing uncertainties surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs and their impact on [more…]
