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,
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“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 […]
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
“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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]















