Fed Cuts Rates, but Market Reacts Negatively to Revised Outlook
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, but markets reacted negatively due to a revised outlook on future cuts; the Nasdaq-100 fell 3.6 percent, Tesla dropped 8 percent, and the Dow Jones lost 2.6 percent, while the dollar strengthened a...
Fed Cuts Rates, but Market Reacts Negatively to Revised Outlook
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25-4.5 percent on Wednesday, but markets reacted negatively due to a revised outlook on future cuts; the Nasdaq-100 fell 3.6 percent, Tesla dropped 8 percent, and the Dow Jones lost 2.6 percent, while the dollar strengthened a...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Robust U.S. Consumer Spending Prompts Fed to Revise Interest Rate Projections
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in November, exceeding expectations and driven by increased purchases of vehicles and various services; inflation remained moderate, prompting the Federal Reserve to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
Robust U.S. Consumer Spending Prompts Fed to Revise Interest Rate Projections
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.4% in November, exceeding expectations and driven by increased purchases of vehicles and various services; inflation remained moderate, prompting the Federal Reserve to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
Progress
36% Bias Score
KOSPI Falls 1.3 Percent Amid U.S. Monetary Policy Concerns
Seoul shares plunged 1.3 percent on December 20th, closing at 2,404.15 on the KOSPI, due to concerns over the U.S. slowing monetary easing and the aftermath of a short-lived martial law declaration in South Korea; the Korean won hit a 15-year low against the U.S. dollar.
KOSPI Falls 1.3 Percent Amid U.S. Monetary Policy Concerns
Seoul shares plunged 1.3 percent on December 20th, closing at 2,404.15 on the KOSPI, due to concerns over the U.S. slowing monetary easing and the aftermath of a short-lived martial law declaration in South Korea; the Korean won hit a 15-year low against the U.S. dollar.
Progress
40% Bias Score
US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Key Inflation Data
US stock futures were mostly unchanged Thursday evening, awaiting Friday's release of the key PCE inflation data, expected to show a rise above the Fed's 2% target; however, FedEx and Nike surged after reporting strong quarterly earnings.
US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Key Inflation Data
US stock futures were mostly unchanged Thursday evening, awaiting Friday's release of the key PCE inflation data, expected to show a rise above the Fed's 2% target; however, FedEx and Nike surged after reporting strong quarterly earnings.
Progress
32% Bias Score
U.S. Stocks Mixed Amid Conflicting Economic Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow eking out a small gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, reflecting conflicting economic data and the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5 percent.
U.S. Stocks Mixed Amid Conflicting Economic Data
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with the Dow eking out a small gain while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell slightly, reflecting conflicting economic data and the Federal Reserve's less dovish stance; the 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.5 percent.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Bank of England Holds Rates Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to hold interest rates at 4.75% due to October's wage growth exceeding 5% and inflation reaching 2.6%, despite concerns about zero economic growth following Labour's budget and the risk of recession.
Bank of England Holds Rates Amidst Inflation and Growth Concerns
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to hold interest rates at 4.75% due to October's wage growth exceeding 5% and inflation reaching 2.6%, despite concerns about zero economic growth following Labour's budget and the risk of recession.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Fed Slows Interest Rate Cuts, Dampening Market Optimism
Jerome Powell announced a slower-than-expected pace of interest rate cuts due to a strong US economy and persistent inflation, causing a market downturn despite positive long-term stock market predictions; the euro also weakened against the dollar.
Fed Slows Interest Rate Cuts, Dampening Market Optimism
Jerome Powell announced a slower-than-expected pace of interest rate cuts due to a strong US economy and persistent inflation, causing a market downturn despite positive long-term stock market predictions; the euro also weakened against the dollar.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Government Shutdown, Inflation Report Trigger Stock Market Decline
On December 20, 2024, stock futures fell, led by a 1% drop in Nasdaq-100 futures, due to a potential US government shutdown and an upcoming inflation report. Concerns include economic consequences of the shutdown and the impact of higher inflation on Federal Reserve policy.
Government Shutdown, Inflation Report Trigger Stock Market Decline
On December 20, 2024, stock futures fell, led by a 1% drop in Nasdaq-100 futures, due to a potential US government shutdown and an upcoming inflation report. Concerns include economic consequences of the shutdown and the impact of higher inflation on Federal Reserve policy.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Interest Rate Cuts Boost High-Yield Canadian Stocks
Falling Canadian and U.S. interest rates are boosting the appeal of high-yield Canadian stocks, particularly in the financial and utility sectors, leading to seven companies—Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, TC Energy Corp, Enbridge Inc, Fortis Inc, Canadian Utilities Ltd, and Telus Corp—sh...
Interest Rate Cuts Boost High-Yield Canadian Stocks
Falling Canadian and U.S. interest rates are boosting the appeal of high-yield Canadian stocks, particularly in the financial and utility sectors, leading to seven companies—Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, TC Energy Corp, Enbridge Inc, Fortis Inc, Canadian Utilities Ltd, and Telus Corp—sh...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Global Markets Tumble Following US Rate Cut
European markets fell 1% following US Federal Reserve rate cuts and declines in Asian and US markets; the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.75%; the Japanese yen fell to a four-week low, while the Euro and British Pound strengthened against the dollar.
Global Markets Tumble Following US Rate Cut
European markets fell 1% following US Federal Reserve rate cuts and declines in Asian and US markets; the Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.75%; the Japanese yen fell to a four-week low, while the Euro and British Pound strengthened against the dollar.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Fed's Revised Rate Cut Projection Triggers Wall Street Sell-off
Wall Street experienced a sell-off after the Federal Reserve projected fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated, causing major indexes to decline as investors adjusted to a less dovish outlook and higher inflation.
Fed's Revised Rate Cut Projection Triggers Wall Street Sell-off
Wall Street experienced a sell-off after the Federal Reserve projected fewer rate cuts in 2025 than previously anticipated, causing major indexes to decline as investors adjusted to a less dovish outlook and higher inflation.
Progress
44% Bias Score