Tag: Interest Rates
Rising Inflation Threatens RBA’s Next Cash Rate Meeting
The eagerly-awaited quarterly inflation numbers to be published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are poised to have a profound impact on the next cash[more...]
The “Trump Trade” and Financial Markets Betting on the US Presidential Race
Article As the US presidential race gains momentum, the financial markets have already taken a stance on who they believe will emerge victorious. The recent[more...]
Banks Lead ASX 200 to Record High
The Australian stock market, represented by the S&P/ASX 200 Index, experienced a significant surge, closing at a new all-time high of 7959.3 points. This milestone,[more...]
Nigeria Battles High Inflation as CBN Governor Links It to Failed Intervention Funds
The failed N10 trillion intervention funds and N27 trillion ways and means (W&M) are being cited as contributing factors to the high inflation that Nigeria[more...]
China Introduces New Mechanism to Control Short-Term Borrowing Costs
The People’s Bank of China has tightened its control on short-term borrowing costs by implementing a new mechanism to influence interest rates. This move is[more...]
Market Update: Fed Chair Testimony and Inflation Data in Focus
Investors are preparing for a busy week as they await a slew of key events, including testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the[more...]
US Jobs Report to Set Tone for July Trading
The first week of July marks an important period for investors as the release of crucial labor market data sets the tone for trading in[more...]
Bank of England holds interest rates as key events shape City opinion
The Bank of England held interest rates steady today, leaving City opinion divided as traders assess the potential for a future rate cut. The decision[more...]
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25% Amid Political and Economic Tensions
Amid rising political tensions and economic uncertainties, the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25% has sparked a wave of criticisms and[more...]
Investor Uncertainty Prevails as RBA Maintains Interest Rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has once again opted to maintain the cash rate, leaving it unchanged at 4.35 per cent. This decision comes[more...]