Economy

Fed expected to kick-off easing cycle with 25 bps cut in May- CME Fe...
February 01, 2024 05:24 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com-- The Federal Reserve is now expected to begin cutting interest rates in May 2024, according to the CME Fedwatch tool, after Chair Jerom...

Fed leaves rates unchanged, but signals no rush to cut amid 'elevate...
February 01, 2024 07:30 AM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, though signaled no rush to cut rates as more confidence was needed that...

Fed decision ahead; Microsoft, Alphabet's AI costs - what's moving m...
January 31, 2024 09:40 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock futures are mixed as investors await a major Federal Reserve interest rate decision and potential commentary on future bor...

U.S. futures subdued; Microsoft, Alphabet to report - what's moving...
January 30, 2024 09:34 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. futures hovered broadly around the flatline on Tuesday, with traders gearing up for a flurry of earnings, data, and central bank...

Australian retailers face spending slump in December following Black...
January 30, 2024 12:42 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com - In December, shoppers grappling with the cost of living pressures largely avoided Christmas and Boxing Day sales, indicating an econom...

Earnings, Fed this week; Evergrande ordered to liquidate - what's mo...
January 29, 2024 09:36 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock futures were subdued on Monday, with markets preparing for a busy week of major earnings and central bank policy announcem...

Futures dip, Intel's disappointing outlook, PCE ahead - what's movin...
January 26, 2024 09:38 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock futures edge down on Friday, as investors gauge a disappointing revenue outlook from chipmaker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and loo...

U.S. GDP ahead, Tesla warns of "lower" sales growth - what's moving...
January 25, 2024 09:32 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock futures are muted, with traders looking ahead to crucial economic figures and gauging a stream of company earnings. Tesla...

Tesla to report, Netflix's strong subscriber sign-ups - what's movin...
January 24, 2024 09:26 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. futures edge up on Wednesday, pointing to ongoing momentum in a recent rally in equities. Tesla's (NASDAQ:TSLA) plans for a next...

Futures muted after stocks surge, earnings wave ahead - what's movin...
January 23, 2024 09:32 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock were muted on Tuesday, as investors looked ahead to a bevy of quarterly corporate earnings and crucial economic data. Else...

BOJ keeps ultra-low rates, dovish stance unchanged; trims inflation...
January 23, 2024 02:34 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com-- The Bank of Japan kept interest rates at historical lows on Tuesday and left its yield curve control policies unchanged, but slightly...

Futures higher, FAA recommends more Boeing safety checks - what's mo...
January 22, 2024 09:34 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock futures gain on Monday, in a possible sign of ongoing upward momentum after a tech-fueled surge in equities last week. The...

BOJ preview: Ultra-dovish stance, yield curve control to remain unch...
January 22, 2024 02:58 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com-- The Bank of Japan is widely expected to leave its ultra-dovish policy unchanged at the conclusion of a meeting on Tuesday, amid easing...

Fed now seen more likely to keep rates on hold in March- CME Fedwatc...
January 22, 2024 02:24 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com-- Traders were seen pricing in a greater chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates on hold in March, the CME Fedwatch too...

China keeps loan prime rate at record lows as economic recovery falt...
January 22, 2024 12:26 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com-- The People’s Bank of China kept its benchmark loan prime rate at record lows on Monday as widely expected, indicating that the central...

ECB not likely to begin cutting interest rates until June - Bank of...
January 20, 2024 02:40 AM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- The European Central Bank is not likely to change policy or adopt major rhetoric changes at its January meeting next week, analysts a...

U.S. futures rise, Congress avoids government shutdown - what's movi...
January 19, 2024 09:36 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. stock futures tick higher, pointing to an extension in gains posted in the prior session. Elsewhere, the U.S. Congress passes a...

Futures muted, TSMC's bullish AI-driven outlook - what's moving mark...
January 18, 2024 09:40 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. futures edged slightly into the green on Thursday, but remained muted as hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts early this...

Consumers grow wary of higher prices, but holiday spending met expec...
January 18, 2024 06:48 AM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- Economic activity was little changed since in recent weeks as consumer spending over the holiday period met expectations across most...

Futures lower, Chinese annual growth figures - what's moving markets
January 17, 2024 09:34 PM AEDT | By InvestingInvesting.com -- U.S. futures point lower on Wednesday, with traders gauging the potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year following...