The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its monetary policy decision on Wednesday, and the market is buzzing with anticipation. Investors are hoping for a series of interest-rate cuts from the Fed. However, if the central bank disappoints, many stocks might falter. Bond Yields on a Decline One of the notable indicators is the drop in bond yields. The two-year Treasury yield … [Read more...] about Markets Anticipate Fed Rate Cuts
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Bitcoin and Gold Rally on Fed Rate Cuts
Introduction The Role of the Federal Reserve Mark Connors, director of research at digital asset-management company 3iQ, explains that both assets rallied due to optimism surrounding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Many investors believe that the Fed is nearing the end of its rate hike cycle and could potentially start cutting its key policy rate as early as March next … [Read more...] about Bitcoin and Gold Rally on Fed Rate Cuts
Inflation Traders Anticipate Slight Rise in Consumer Price Report
Inflation traders are preparing for a modest increase in the annual headline rate of the consumer price report for December. While this blip is not expected to have a significant impact on the overall trajectory of price gains this year, market indicators suggest a slight uptick. Derivatives-like instruments, known as fixings, are currently trading at levels that imply … [Read more...] about Inflation Traders Anticipate Slight Rise in Consumer Price Report
Bond Yields Rise as Central Bank Officials Question Rate Cut Expectations
The yields on US Treasury bonds experienced a rise at the start of Tuesday's trading session. This was due to several central bank officials expressing concerns about the overly optimistic outlook for interest rate cuts in 2024. Key Details The yield on the 2-year Treasury bond increased by 7.5 basis points to 4.211%. It is important to note that bond yields move in the … [Read more...] about Bond Yields Rise as Central Bank Officials Question Rate Cut Expectations
