Markets Bulls were out in full force yesterday with the S&P hitting an all-time intraday high and oil gaining 3%, but the bears have been growling more loudly recently too. It’s already been about two-and-a-half weeks that U.S. stocks have … Continue reading
Markets There is an increasing risk that the U.S. economy has become trapped in a prolonged period of subdued growth that requires lower official rates than were previously expected, according to Fed Governor Jerome Powell. “With inflation below target, I … Continue reading
Markets With roller coaster monthly U.S. payroll gains ranging from 11,000 to 287,000 in the previous two months, traders will be looking to the July jobs numbers to provide some context for what appears to be a hiring slowdown in … Continue reading
Markets The Bank of England is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate today to a new low in its 322-year history, as part of a package to cushion a likely post-Brexit downturn. Governor Mark Carney will present the central … Continue reading
Markets The reversal in oil prices to $40 a barrel is rippling through equity and bond markets, reigniting concerns about deeply indebted companies and countries reliant on commodities. “Should oil slice through $40 towards $35, macroeconomic fears will pick up,” … Continue reading
Markets Oil prices are edging up after U.S. crude broke below $40 per barrel in the prior session, but traders said fuel markets continue to be dogged by a production glut. “We got here on the back of excessive storage … Continue reading
Markets The Fed should be cautious in considering an interest rate increase due to lingering risks to the U.S. economy, New York Fed President William Dudley declared, describing Friday’s GDP growth figure of 1.2% as “sluggish.” Although he said it … Continue reading
Markets The first look at U.S. GDP for the second quarter arrives later this morning. Economists expect 2.6% growth to be reported, although many forecasts have been revised lower. Both Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan trimmed their GDP forecast recently to … Continue reading
Markets Since crude prices hit a year-high above $52 a barrel in June they have slipped almost 20%, leaving them on the cusp of a new bear market. EIA data on Wednesday unexpectedly showed a 1.7M barrel rise in U.S. … Continue reading
Markets The Federal Reserve is expected to stand pat at its meeting today, bowing this time to global volatility from the U.K.’s Brexit vote after staying on hold since it raised rates in December. Central to the debate at the … Continue reading