Fed’s Rate Pause Continues, Powell Sends Mixed Signals: What Economists Predict Will Follow Next
The Federal Reserve announces its decision to keep the federal funds rate within the range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
Jerome Powell Weighs In, Bond Bulls Return: What You Need to Know About The Fed’s Latest Move
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference Wednesday sparked a relief rally in stocks, with an ETF following tech stocks gaining 1.5%.
No Rate Hike: Fed Maintains Interest Rates At 5.25%-5.5%, Keeps Future Options Open
The Fed left rates unchanged Wednesday and reaffirmed its strong commitment to achieving its 2% inflation target.
Central Banks’ ‘Colossal’ Gold Purchases Offset India’s Wedding Season Slump; Bullion Hovers Near $2,000
Central banks ramp up gold purchases amid global uncertainties, while soaring prices challenge jewelry demand, especially as India approaches its peak festival season.
Massive Explosion In Gaza’s North: Israel Targets, Kills Top Hamas Commander
IDF airstrike in Gaza's northern region targets and eliminates top Hamas commander, Ibrahim Biari, leading to significant casualties and infrastructure damage.
Fed Meeting Preview: Bank Of America Expects One More Interest Rate Hike, And Here’s When It’s Going To Happen
The Fed is unlikely to issue another interest rate hike before the end of 2023, in the view of the vast majority of market participants, but Bank of America has a different expectation.
Lending Squeeze: Red Flag For Commercial Real Estate?
According to data from MSCI Real Assets, the third quarter saw a significant decline in U.S. commercial property purchases, with only $89.2 billion transacted.
Israel-Hamas War: Day 25 – Israeli Troops Advance In Gaza; Chinese Tech Giants Remove Israel From Online Maps
Amid escalating tensions since Oct. 7, Hamas' attacks in Israel led to civilian casualties and 240 abductions, prompting retaliatory airstrikes and a ground invasion by the Israeli Defense Force.
Treasury Department Reduces Q4 Borrowing Forecast Down To $776B, But Still Raises Eyebrows
The U.S. Treasury scales back its Q4 borrowing prediction to $776B, but the hefty figure continues to draw attention and concern.
Will Treasury’s Upcoming Monster Borrowing Plans Outshine Fed’s Interest Rate Call?
Investors are widely expecting the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged Wednesday and are instead focusing on the Treasury bond supply, a Wells Fargo strategist says.