Live Commentary ahead of the Fed!
The FOMC began its policy meeting yesterday and will announce its decision at 18:00 GMT Wednesday. A 75 bp hike is widely expected. Chair Powell will follow 30 minutes later…
Read More »Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada meetings Wednesday 26 January 2022 – key times
All times in US ET and then GMTThe Bank of Canada kicks it all off with their statement at 10am (1500 GMT)BoC Governor Macklem conducts his news conference following at…
Read More »Asia morning trade digesting a record US PPI rate
The FOMC concludes its two-day meeting with their statement due at 1900 GMT and Powell at 1930 GMT. The US PPI released Tuesday posted a record annual increase of almost 10%…
Read More »Forexlive America’s FX news wrap: Feds Powell tilts his inflation fear
Forex news for North American trading on October 22, 2021 Fed chair Powell speaking on a panel at a BIS conference, tilted his inflation fear little more in the direction of "inflation…
Read More »Federal Reserve Chair Powell is speaking again this week – Testimony Tuesday
Powell and US Treasury Secretary Yellen are scheduled to appear before the US Senate’s Banking Committee Maybe label it Taper Testimony Tuesday?
Read More »Live Analysis ahead of the eagerly awaited speech by Chairman Powell
There were several hawkish Fed speakers today and markets are positioning for Fed Chair Powell to map out a taper schedule today, although it seems at this point a taper…
Read More »Federal Reserve Chair Powell is speaking on Thursday 08 April 2021
Fed’s Powell is taking part in a panel discussion, a Q&A, on the global economy Powell has been dovish over and over again in recent appearances. The Fed approach now…
Read More »US employment and Fed’s Powell highlight next weeks events and releases
The highlighted events and economic releases for next week’s trading: The RBA rate decision, Fed’s Powell testimony and the US employment report highlight the events and economic releases in the…
Read More »USD, GBP, EUR Volatility Ahead of Cross-Continental Geopolitical Risks
The US Dollar, British Pound and Euro will all be closely watching key geopolitical developments in North America (Powell testimony), the UK (Brexit talks) and Europe (EU summit).
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