NFP Preview: Is the US Job Market Finally Weakening?

Months of restrictive monetary policy have had little effect on the labour market but recent jobs data suggests we may be approaching a steady decline

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US PCE Data Beats Expectations – Price Pressures Delay Rate Cut Plans

Year-on year US PCE data followed on from yesterday’s quarterly surprises to give the FOMC something to think about when they meet next week to set interest rates

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Indonesia Core Inflation (YoY) registered at 1.77% above expectations (1.7%) in March

Indonesia Core Inflation (YoY) registered at 1.77% above expectations (1.7%) in March

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Wall Street gains on easing inflation, Target’s upbeat forecast

Original source: https://www.investing.com/news/economy/futures-signal-more-gains-on-wall-street-eyes-on-data-bidenxi-meeting-3234756

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Fed expected to slow rate hiking to a quarter point but will stay unrelenting in inflation battle

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point, and to signal it will stay vigilant in its fight against inflation. Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/31/the-federal-reserve-is-likely-to-hike-rates-by-a-quarter-point.html

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The Fed has to portray itself as tough on inflation even as it pushes through a smaller rate hike

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by a smaller half percentage point Wednesday yet signal that its battle with inflation is still far from over. Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/13/fed-expected-rate-hikes-fight-inflation.html

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Negative Interest Rates (COULD IT ACTUALLY HAPPEN?)

The market has started pricing in the possibility of negative interest rates in 2021. Specifically, the trading prices of Fed Funds futures reflected the expectation that sometime around April 2021,…

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The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by three-quarters of a point and then signal it could slow the pace

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by three-quarters of a point Wednesday and then signal it will reduce the size of rate hikes starting in December. Original source:…

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Gold, a beneficiary of low interest rates, may struggle if inflation rises – Citi

Gold, a zero-yielding safe haven, is a beneficiary of the low interest rate environment and the rally in the yellow metal may stall or run out of stea

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Colombia Interest rate meets expectations (2.75%)

Colombia Interest rate meets expectations (2.75%)

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