Economic news

The markets expect FOMC to cut but outlook in 2025 is less certain
Markets expect a 25bp rate cut at the FOMC meeting on December 18, 2024, amid strong U.S. economic data. However, the outlook for 2025 remains uncertain as inflation and growth trends evolve.
12:20, 17 December 2024
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Projected US interest rates in 5 years: Third party round up
As the US central bank starts its cutting cycle, what are the projected interest rates in 5 years?
08:24, 13 December 2024
ECB Preview: no doubt about a cut, but 25 and 50 are both valid.
The European Central Bank is expected to cut rates on Thursday, but 25 or 50 basis points remains debatable.
14:12, 10 December 2024
US CPI the final hurdle before December FOMC decision
US CPI data on December 11 will influence the Fed's December rate cut decision. Analysts predict a 2.7% CPI rise, with sticky inflation in services complicating the path to the 2% target. Market focus remains on core inflation and its impact on 2025 rate expectations.
08:22, 10 December 2024
Market Analysis: stocks unbothered by politics ahead of US CPI
Global stocks remain at all-time highs despite several political events as investors focus on the US CPI data.
17:54, 9 December 2024
The RBA expected to keep policy unchanged at its December meeting
The RBA meets for its final 2024 decision amidst weak GDP growth, persistent inflation pressures, and market anticipation of early 2025 rate cuts. Explore how economic data and geopolitical risks are shaping the AUD/USD outlook.
08:44, 6 December 2024
The markets look to November Non-Farm Payrolls to greenlight another Fed cut
November Non-Farm Payrolls may confirm a Fed rate cut, boosting equities, weakening the USD, and supporting gold. Key insights on jobs, wage growth, and USD/JPY impact.
09:18, 5 December 2024
DAX 40, CAC 40 upside continues despite political turmoil and weaker data
European stock shake off political concerns as weaker economic data enable more rate cuts from the ECB.
11:44, 4 December 2024
Market Analysis: Gold struggles to break higher ahead of key economic data
Gold faces continued downside pressure as markets fear the Fed may not cut rates in December.
12:54, 3 December 2024
S&P 500 closes at record high in November, US NFP and Powell speech in focus
November becomes the best month of 2024 for US stocks as the post-election rally carries through.
16:37, 2 December 2024