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    2 August 2022
    Stock jumped on concerns that inflation may have peaked and the central bank was close to ending its rate-hiking cycle.

    US stock stopped a three-day rally on Monday as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve and data showing slower growth undermined market risk sentiment. Stocks had surged in July on speculation that rampaged inflation may have peaked and the central bank …

    1 August 2022
    Week ahead: Markets anticipate significant movements from the US, UK, and Australia

    The US market is focusing on Non-Farm employment figures this week. The economy added 372,000 payrolls in June of 2022, which is higher than the market forecast of 268,000. Meanwhile, the July projection is at 255,000 additional jobs. US unemployment …

    1 August 2022
    Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. jumped as greater revenues relieved profit growth concerns. Bull market?

    Lead by big tech, US stock advanced on Friday and notched the best month since 2020. Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. soared as higher revenues from the pair’s iconic powerhouses relieved fears of profit slowdown on profit growth. Despite some …

    29 July 2022
    US stocks rose to a seven-week high as investors pushed upon Fed rate rises

    US stock rallied on Thursday, preserving its bullish momentum and climbing to a seven-week high as investors pared their bets on Fed’s aggressively rate hikes amid the weak economic data. The US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q2 showed that …

    28 July 2022
    Fed rate raised by 75 basis points; Fed acting swiftly to combat inflation

    In response to Fed chairman Jerome Powell’s less hawkish remarks after the central bank’s monetary policy decision, US stocks jumped on Wednesday, regaining upside momentum and making a significant return. Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve stated that it had increased …

    27 July 2022
    Concern about the global economy, Market expect another 75bps rate hike

    Tuesday’s decline in US stocks was precipitated by deteriorating economic conditions, worries of a recession, and sky-high inflation. The dismal outlook of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart Inc., illustrates the effects of inflationary pressures on consumer spending. Concerns over a …

    26 July 2022
    Market awaits today’s FOMC meeting

    Amidst the lowest intraday volatility and volume of the year and ahead of this week’s crucial Fed meeting, US stocks inched up on Monday amid a turbulent session. Large technology firms remained under bearish pressure as investors anticipate negative earnings …

    25 July 2022
    This Week: Markets spotlight FOMC meeting amid record inflation worries

    All eyes will be on the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week for insights into upcoming interest rates hikes after annual inflation hit a 4-decade high of 9.1% in June. US policymakers are anticipating continued price surges …

    25 July 2022
    Inflation, Rising Interest Rates, and Recession Fears keep Market Sentiment Fragile

    Due to dismal results from social-media companies and weak economic data, US stocks dropped on Friday, failing to maintain the upward momentum and ending a three-day rise. Snap Inc.’s disappointing performance and Twitter Inc.’s weaker-than-anticipated sales figure have heightened concerns …

    25 July 2022
    ECB Raised Interest Rates by 50 bps in Reaction to Rising Inflation and Russia Crisis

    The European Central Bank agreed to increase interest rates by 50 basis points, the first increase in almost a decade, in response to increasing inflation and the ongoing conflict with Russia. In addition, Gazprom restored gas shipments to the EU …