Monetary Policy
FTSE 100 Soars to Historic Peak as Rate Cut Hopes Fuel Market Rally
London’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index reached unprecedented heights today, hitting a new all-time high of 8,496.42 as investors bet on aggressive interest rate...
Dollar Surges to Multi-Decade High as Markets Doubt Fed Rate Cuts for 2025
The U.S. dollar reached towering heights on Monday, driving its peers to multi-year lows after a robust U.S. jobs report prompted investors to...
Hedge Funds Ramp Up Bearish Positions as Strong Jobs Data Rattles U.S. Markets
In a significant shift in market sentiment, global hedge funds substantially increased their bearish positions on U.S. equities in the week leading up...
Rupee Plunges to Historic Low Beyond 86 per Dollar as Strong US Jobs Data Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
The Indian rupee breached the psychologically crucial level of 86 against the US dollar for the first time on Monday, January 13, 2025,...
Dow Suffers Worst Start to a Year Since 2016 as Strong Jobs Report Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
The first two weeks of 2025 have proven challenging for U.S. stock markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing its worst start...
TLT Treasury Bond ETF Faces Crossroads in 2025 as Investors Navigate Rate Uncertainty
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) continues to draw significant investor attention in early 2025, despite facing notable challenges in recent...
US Labor Market Surges Past Expectations: Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs in December as Unemployment Drops to 4.1%
The U.S. labor market demonstrated remarkable resilience at the close of 2024, significantly exceeding economists’ expectations by adding 256,000 jobs in December, while...
Sterling Plunges to 14-Month Low as UK Bond Market Turmoil Intensifies
The British pound extended its downward spiral for a fourth consecutive day, reaching a 14-month low amid intensifying concerns over the UK bond...
Treasury Yields Near 8-Month High as Fed Minutes Signal Inflation Concerns and Trump Policy Uncertainties
The U.S. Treasury market has experienced significant volatility in early 2025, with the benchmark 10-year yield reaching its highest level since April, touching...
Fed Officials Signal Slower Rate Cuts in 2025 Amid Trump Policy Concerns and Inflation Risks
The Federal Reserve released minutes from its December 17-18 meeting on Wednesday, revealing a cautious stance on future rate cuts and growing concerns...
