Markets U.S. futures are hugging the flatline as investors maintain a cautious tone ahead of a two-day FOMC meeting on interest rate policy. The Federal Reserve is all but certain to keep interest rates on hold, acknowledging improved economic prospects, … Continue reading
Markets “We reiterate our determination to use all policy tools – monetary, fiscal and structural – to achieve our goal of strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth,” leaders from the world’s top economies declared in a joint communique on Sunday … Continue reading
Markets Business activity in the eurozone did not fall as much as expected in July, despite Brexit jitters and the Bastille Day massacre, as Markit’s flash PMI for the region dropped to 52.9 from June’s 53.1. But sterling fell 1% … Continue reading
Markets Traders are again shifting their focus to Europe, where the ECB will provide its first interest rate decision since the U.K. voted to leave the EU. Much like the Bank of England, the central bank is likely to wait … Continue reading
Markets The greenback is at a four-month high against a basket of currencies, bolstered by strong U.S. data and growing expectations the Fed may raise rates before the end of the year. The dollar index is up 0.2% at 97.271, … Continue reading
Markets Stocks are mostly lower and government bond prices higher as U.S. equity futures ease from record levels. “We’re now on to the next shiny new object and that’s earnings season,” said Paul Nolte, portfolio manager at Kingsview Asset Management. … Continue reading
Markets The Istanbul 100 Index slid 5.1% this morning, while the Turkish lira rebounded 3% to 2.9274 vs. the greenback, following Friday’s failed coup attempt that left 290 people dead and over 6,000 arrested. NATO allies have thrown their support … Continue reading
Markets The pound is headed for its best week against the dollar since 2009 after Theresa May returned a sense of political stability to the U.K. and the Bank of England unexpectedly kept interest rates unchanged. Sterling is up 0.7% … Continue reading
Markets Expectations are running high that Governor Mark Carney could shave 25 basis points off the Bank of England’s base rate today and/or boost its bond-buying program to ward off a Brexit recession. Sterling is rallying ahead of the announcement, … Continue reading
Markets Global crude markets have undergone an “extraordinary transformation,” swinging from a major surplus to near balance in Q2, according to the IEA, but record high oil stocks are threatening the “recent stability of prices.” Middle Eastern output exceeded 31M … Continue reading