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September FOMC: Rate Hike Looks Likely, but Policy Path Remains Unclear

News Desk 15/09/2026

The Federal Reserve’s September meeting comes as market expectations for a 25-basis-point rate hike have risen following firmer inflation data, stronger employment figures and hawkish commentary from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. While the rate decision is increasingly priced in, the experts say the

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Fed Holds Rates as Hawkish Signals Keep Markets on Edge

News Desk 30/07/2026

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75% was widely expected. However, three members dissenting in favour of a rate hike, combined with Chair Kevin Warsh’s deliberately limited forward guidance, left markets with more questions about the direction of monetary policy.   With inflation still above target, oil prices vulnerable to […]

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Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty

News Desk 19/06/2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as policymakers continue to monitor inflation, labor market conditions, and broader economic developments. Below are Klay Group’s views on the decision and its implications for markets, monetary policy, and investor sentiment. Aliasgar Tambawala, Co-CIO, Klay Group The

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Proactive Comments ahead of Fed Meeting: Saxo Bank

News Desk 27/11/2025

“Some of the private data (ADP payrolls) suggests a deceleration in the labor market and up-to-date weekly data on continuing claims suggests that those out of work are having a hard time finding work, while there is widespread evidence of credit stress for many Americans (delinquencies on credit card and auto debt). The government shutdown […]

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Crypto markets have rallied to an all-time high of $4.24 trillion

PR News Desk 06/10/2025

Crypto markets have rallied to an all-time high of $4.24 trillion in market capitalisation, as investors increased their bets that the Federal Reserve will further cut interest rates at their upcoming October 29th meeting following weaker-than-expected employment data from the US. Although the current government shutdown prevented the release of the main non-farm payrolls

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Fed Meeting Expectations – Comment from Saxo Bank

PR News Desk 17/06/2025

“As the Federal Reserve concludes its June 2025 policy meeting, expectations are firmly anchored around a decision to hold interest rates steady at the current target range of 4.25% to 4.50% . This pause reflects the Fed’s ongoing ‘wait and see’ approach amid a complex economic backdrop characterized by persistent inflationary pressures, resilient labor market […]

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Gold shines, surging 1.7% after fed rate cut – Noor Capital

PR News Desk 08/11/2024

Gold Shines, Surging 1.7% After Fed Rate Cut Gold prices surged over 1.7% after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point interest rate cut. While the market had largely priced in this move, the Fed’s acknowledgment of economic uncertainty and balanced risks bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. Gold is trading at 2,704 at […]

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Reading Between the Lines in Jerome Powell’s Recent Testimony

News Desk 11/07/2024

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee was closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers. As the U.S. economy faces a delicate balancing act between inflation, employment, and financial stability, Powell’s remarks offer critical insights. In this comprehensive

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Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: FOMC Minutes, Inflation Attract Most Attention

News Desk 27/05/2024

The minutes of the latest Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting as well as inflation data attracted most attention across trading markets for the week. The US dollar closed last week’s trading in an upward direction on the back of signals as well as messages included in FOMC Minutes for May’s meeting that was concluded on […]