Federal Open Market Committee

US markets tumble as China retaliates with 34% tariffs on all US imports, heightening recession fears and triggering expectations of future Fed intervention.

2025-04-07T14:00:12+0100

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 4.25-4.50% during its March meeting as it navigates mixed economic signals, with markets focused on potential hints about future rate cuts.

2025-03-17T15:08:20+0000

Major US indices edged higher overnight, with the S&P 500 closing at a new record high, underscoring the market's resilience to negative headlines and its appetite for risk.

2025-02-20T02:18:39+0000

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are on track to approach new record closing highs this week, as inflation and growth scares (including recent US CPI, PPI and retail sales data) have been largely absorbed by the market.

2025-02-18T08:02:06+0000

IG clients continue to hold majority buy sentiment raising it further into heavy long territory ahead of the fundamental event.

2025-01-15T07:04:02+0000

The start of the week saw US 10-year Treasury yields climb another 2.7 bp on Monday, which saw less rate-sensitive value sectors take the lead in market performance.

2025-01-15T00:10:43+0000

Following the latest FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve's unexpected shift in interest rate expectations casts new light on future economic policies and market reactions.

2024-12-19T04:24:32+0000

The ASX 200 sees early gains erode as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve's rate cut decision, sparking discussions on the potential commencement of the Santa Claus rally.

2024-12-18T05:55:34+0000