According to analysts at Wells Fargo, there is a prediction of rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in the near future. However, the bank does not believe that the Fed will move aggressively on rates. This forecast comes amidst the current “higher for longer” rate mentality that has been prevailing, which may have posed
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Macquarie analysts have expressed their belief that the latest at-consensus core CPI data may not be sufficient to trigger the Federal Reserve’s decision to initiate a countdown on a rate cut. Despite the report meeting expectations, the firm deems it to be lacking in significant impact. They have acknowledged that an in-line print of the
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari recently discussed the uncertainty surrounding the current level of monetary policy and its impact on the economy. Kashkari expressed concerns about how much downward pressure monetary policy is putting on the economy, stating that it is still an unknown factor. This uncertainty has led Kashkari to advocate for maintaining interest
The recent surge in bitcoin prices has led to a significant increase in demand for crypto wallet recovery services. Retail investors who have been locked out of their digital vaults are now making frantic calls to regain access to their accounts. Cryptocurrencies exist on a decentralized digital ledger known as blockchain, and investors have the
As upcoming economic data looms on the horizon, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell finds himself in a precarious position. While there may be temporary relief in some data points, the overall trend of sticky inflation and above-trend growth is undeniable. The recent slew of economic indicators since the beginning of the year has not been
The recent performance of US stock indexes has been rather turbulent, with the S&P 500 struggling to reach its March record high. Investors are particularly concerned about key inflation readings and upcoming earnings reports. A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey revealed that Americans anticipate inflation to reach 3.3% in the next year, up
As the week kicks off, Wall Street is poised for a positive start with U.S. stock futures edging higher. The Dow futures contract, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq 100 futures all show gains, reflecting a positive tone in the market following a series of winning sessions and a strong week for the Dow Jones Industrial
Chinese companies have once again emerged victorious in the Iraqi oil and gas exploration sector, securing five more bids to explore new fields. This comes as no surprise, as Chinese companies have been the sole foreign players to win bids in this round, with licenses covering a total of 10 oil and gas fields. Additionally,
Australia’s government recently announced updated inflation projections, indicating a faster than expected moderation to the central bank’s target range of 2%-3% by the end of the year. While the previous forecast in December suggested that consumer price inflation would slow to 3.75% by mid-2024 and 2.75% by mid-2025, the new projection anticipates that headline inflation
As investors eagerly await the CPI numbers on 13 May 2024, projections indicate that India’s retail inflation is likely to remain stable at around 4.8% in April 2024. This forecast comes after a slight dip in March, attributed to lower gasoline prices. There is a possibility that the year-on-year inflation rate could touch 5.0% once
The Australian Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has expressed his expectations that the upcoming federal budget will help alleviate the country’s persistent issue of high inflation. With consumer inflation reaching 3.6% in the first quarter and projected to rise to 3.8% by June, there is a pressing need for measures to address this economic challenge. The Reserve
The body camera footage captured the intense reactions of the first responders who arrived at the scene of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The videos, which were released by local media, show the disbelief and shock of the officers from the Maryland Natural Resources Police as they approached the site where the