US economy smashes forecasts again with blockbuster jobs report June 7, 2024 The figures will be closely scrutinised by policymakers at the US Federal Reserve ahead of its latest interest rate decision next week.
Relief as US inflation finally comes in below expectations May 15, 2024 Stubborn inflation at the start of the year has forced markets to reconsider when the Fed is likely to start cutting interest rates.
Why the Bank of England won’t cut rates – even if it wants to May 8, 2024 The Bank of England desperately wants to cut interest rates, but the caution of the Federal Reserve might mean they aren't able to.
Fed set to hold rates this week – but markets will look for clues on cuts April 28, 2024 The Fed is almost certain to leave rates on hold when it announces its decision on Wednesday, but markets will be paying close attention to the central bank's forward guidance.
Traders expect fewer Bank of England interest rate cuts after US inflation surprise April 11, 2024 Markets think the Bank of England will cut interest rates just twice in 2024 reflecting concerns around the persistence of inflation.
Hot US inflation figures ‘pretty much kill’ hopes of a June interest rate cut April 10, 2024 The figures come amid a growing debate about the timing of the Fed's first interest rate cuts. Markets have steadily pushed back the timing of the first cut, reflecting stubborn inflation.
US Fed rate cut hopes fade: Odds of a June cut fall to 50:50 April 9, 2024 Investors hoped for big US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year, but now it's unclear if even half of what was expected will happen.
The week that was: EVs out of juice, star investors struggle and rate expectations April 6, 2024 Rate expectations, EV sales stalling and one investor losing out on his fairy-tale ending: we review another busy week in business.
Three reasons why the gold price is hitting new highs April 3, 2024 Investors and governments are all too wary of another fallout akin to when Vladimir Putin first invaded Ukraine two years ago
Fed holds interest rates – but warns on inflation – ahead of Bank of England decision March 21, 2024 The Fed's decision comes as markets grow increasingly nervy about the persistence of inflation after two consecutive overshoots.