Treasury prices climbed higher on Monday as a US factory activity gauge contracted more than expected. This news tempered concerns about inflation that were fueled by OPEC+’s surprise decision to cut oil production. Let’s take a closer look at what …
US technology shares have continued to rally this week as concerns over inflation have eased following a modest increase in the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation in February. The rise in tech shares coincided with a rise in Treasury prices, …
This week marks the start of the second quarter of 2023, and it’s lined up with some major economic events. Keep your eyes on news from the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand on their …
Recent market gains were heavily influenced by statements from Federal Reserve officials who suggested the need for further monetary tightening, despite recent bank failures. Boston Fed President, Susan Collins, highlighted the importance of tightening policies. Meanwhile, Richmond Fed President, Thomas …
US stock markets experienced gains on Wednesday, with tech and financial shares leading the way, as investor risk appetite recovered from recent banking sector turmoil. The financial sector was hit hard by the collapse of three US banks this month …
On Tuesday, the US equity market took a slight hit as investors reassessed their bets on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies. The three-day advance of US stocks came to a halt as technology shares declined, while Treasuries saw a …
Financial stocks provided a much-needed boost to US stocks on Monday, with Treasuries retracting due to a decrease in concerns over banking turmoil. However, tech shares took a hit after experiencing a surge in the previous week. The purchase of …
The US stock market closed higher on Friday after regulators assured investors of financial stability, while speculation grew that policymakers will have to consider a rate cut to prevent a recession. Amid concerns over the recent failure of some US …
As the first quarter of 2023 draws to a close, many countries are gearing up to release some major economic data. The US is scheduled to publish its Consumer Confidence (CPI) and Core PCE Price Index reports, while Australia and …
Despite earlier losses, the US stock market made a significant recovery as traders flocked to some of the world’s largest technology firms, viewed as a reliable haven amidst economic uncertainty and market volatility. In the wake of recent banking instability, …
