Economy

Citi 'increasingly convinced' that the Fed will cut rates by 50 bps in September

The U.S. economy reported an increase of 142,000 new jobs in August, falling short of the anticipated 160,000 jobs.

Waller signals Fed is open to bigger cuts, doesn't expect recession

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said today that the current economic data warrants action, suggesting that the Federal Reserve is fully prepared to cut rates.

Wall Street reacts to today's NFP report: 25 or 50bps cut by the Fed?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 142,000 in August, a figure that fell short of the anticipated 161,000 jobs. The report also highlighted a slight

US manufacturing renaissance is still a mirage: Alpine Macro

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The outcome of today's NFP report is likely to be 'binary': Citi

Investing.com -- The calm following early August’s volatility and unwinding may soon come to an end with Friday’s much-anticipated nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report.

Futures inch lower, NFPs ahead, Broadcom's outlook - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- Stock futures on Wall Street edge lower ahead of the publication of this week's all-important labor market report, which could influence the size of a possible Federal Reserve interes

China faces new shock as local governments scramble for cash, worsening crisis

Investing.com -- China's move to free the reins on local governments in the late 70s was once a source of strength, prompting regional competition and investment that sparked a housing boom and hefty

What is the 2025 outlook for the global economy?

As 2025 approaches, Capital Economics analysts said in a note this week that they expect a modest recovery for most major global economies following a challenging second half of 2024.

What are the pressure points that the US can utilize against China?

Investing.com -- According to BCA Research's GeoMacro Strategy service, the U.S. has two key leverage points it can use against China.

54% of Investing.com users see jobs missing on Friday

Investing.com -- According to a survey on X (formerly Twitter), 54% of Investing.com users see U.S. jobs data missing expectations on Friday.

Futures steady, private payrolls and jobless claims ahead - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- US stock futures hover mostly above the flatline on Thursday, ahead of a raft of new labor market figures due out this week that may play into an upcoming Federal Reserve interest rat

Taiwan’s overreliance on tech sector makes it vulnerable: BofA

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Sept 50bps cut rate gets boost as JOLTS report flags labor market weakness: Citi

Investing.com -- A prospect of a larger 50 basis point rate cut at the Federal Reserve's meeting later this month was given a big boost on Wednesday, Citi said, as the bigger-than-expected drop in job

Economic activity slows further on weaker consumer spending, manufacturing: Fed

Investing.com -- Economic activity slowed across more districts pressured by softer consumer spending and manufacturing activity, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book released Wednesday.

What are the economic and investment implications of higher tariffs

India set to become the largest EM: Is this Good or Bad News?

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Rate cuts are 'likely to be too little too late': BCA

Investing.com – BCA Research suggests that upcoming rate cuts may arrive too late to counteract an impending recession.

Futures lower, JOLTS ahead, Nvidia gets subpoena - what's moving markets

Investing.com -- US futures dip following a downbeat day to kick off September for Wall Street. Technology names, in particular artificial intelligence focal point Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), saw their shar

What would the RBA do if the Fed delivers a 50bp rate cut?

Citi economists weighed in on the possible actions of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in response to a hypothetical large rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

BofA cuts China growth outlook, says Beijing won't boost easing to revive economy

Investing.com -- China's economic growth is unlikely to show any sign of revival anytime soon, BofA suggests as it downgraded its growth outlook on the world's second-largest economy, on worries Beiji