Fed Stays Cautious Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty  A great deal has unfolded since the last gathering of the Federal Open Market Committee in mid-March, creating a vastly different economic landscape from what existed just a few short weeks ago. The financial markets have been thrown into significant disarray, with sharp and sweeping changes...

FOMC Minutes Reveal Divided Fed on Rate Cuts Amid Strong Economic Data  Since the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 18th, the bond market has experienced significant losses, while gold, stocks, and the U.S. dollar have all posted modest gains. Despite what initially seemed to be a more dovish stance from the Federal Res...

Fed Keeps Rates Steady in July, Hints at Possible September Rate Cut  In July, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep interest rates unchanged, but subtly adjusted its statement to leave open the possibility of a rate cut in September. Unlike June's statement, which emphasized a strong focus on inflation risks, the Committee ...

Fed Minutes Reveal Inflation Concerns, Divided Views on Rate Hikes  Since the last FOMC statement on June 12, prices for oil, gold, stocks, the dollar, and parts of the bond market have increased. The shorter end of the yield curve has decreased in yield since the last FOMC meeting, but the longer end remains higher despite today's drop in yie...

FOMC Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns  The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to maintain interest rates between 5.25-5.50% in its upcoming meeting. Strong economic data suggesting persistent inflation and a slower economic growth narrative are likely to make the central bank cautious. However, recent meeting minutes in...

FOMC May Meeting: Interest Rates Hold Amid Inflation Concerns  Tomorrow, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is anticipated to maintain interest rates between 5.25-5.50% during its May meeting. This decision stems from robust incoming data indicating persistent inflation and a slowdown in GDP growth, which are likely to keep the central b...