interest rates

US dollar rises after Fed’s hawkish rate pause

The US dollar rose after the US Federal Reserve kept its interest rates in the current 5.25%-5.50% range on Wednesday night and chair, Jerome Powell, delivered his firm hawkish stance - higher for longer.

2023-09-21T08:55:25+0100

Look Ahead 21/9/23: BoE rate decision; US jobless claims; EZ consumer confidence; Next

After the Fed, the BoE delivers its rate decision after inflation figures increased hopes of unchanged rates. US jobless claims data may point to a robust labour market and there's consumer confidence data from eurozone.

2023-09-20T15:32:00+0100

Carnival stock sails towards earnings after huge rally

After an impressive rally this year, can Carnival’s upcoming earnings support further gains?

2023-09-18T11:57:57+0100

Markets await key central bank decisions this week

Equity markets were hesitant on Monday as investors and traders awaited key central bank decisions this week. On Wednesday, the Fed is widely expected to keep rates steady.

2023-09-18T08:01:42+0100

Week Ahead starting 18/9/23: Fed; BoE; UK CPI; Kingfisher; 'Triple Witching'

It’s a huge week for interest-rate watchers, with the Fed and the Bank of England set to announce interest-rate decisions and their economic projections. Plus, investors brace for a $4 trillion 'triple witching’ event.

2023-09-15T15:38:46+0100