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Over the past 18 months, the stock market has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for investors. Fear has once again gripped the market, and the trend over the past month has been anything but friendly. The S&P 500 index is down by 6%. Four significant events are on the horizon that could either make or break the current trend. The ‘Magnificent Seven’ and their earningsFirstly, let’s delve into the world of earnings. The ‘Magnificent Seven’ companies, a term coined for seven of the most influential companies in the stock market, are due to report their earnings in the coming fortnight. ...
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The Federal Reserve, as the authoritative body, has announced that interest rates will remain unchanged due to a “lack of progress” in bringing inflation down. The government body published a statement on behalf of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System showing that the target of 2% or lower hasn’t been reached. Interest rates bob and weave above 3%, which isn’t good for the average American business, as most would have hoped for a cut after today’s announcement. “Interest rates remain unchanged,” says FedThe Fed has been keen on bringing inflation down since the COVID-19 pandem...
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The Federal Reserve, led by Jerome Powell, has been at the center of recent economic discussions. The focus has been on the Fed’s stance on interest rates and inflation and how these decisions impact the stock market. This week is particularly crucial for Powell’s legacy as Fed Chairman as the market awaits his response to recent inflation trends and the potential impact of interest rate cuts. Early victory declarationPowell declared victory over inflation in the Federal Reserve’s early November meeting. He announced that the inflationary beast had been tamed and was heading back to the 2% tar...
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The financial markets are poised for a bustling week ahead, featuring the Eurozone's flash CPI, the Fed's interest rate decision, and the US non-farm payroll report. The Eurozone's inflation figures will shape the European Central Bank's interest rate outlook, while the Fed's commentary on monetary policy holds significance for the global market's direction. Moreover, earnings season continues with reports from HSBC, Amazon, and Apple, providing insights into the health of international firms. EuropeThis week, all eyes in the market will be on the estimated April Consumer Price Index (CPI) for...
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The European stock markets saw a decline for the week following a five-month gain, potentially due to profit-taking amid uncertainty surrounding central bank policies. With crude oil prices climbing to a six-month high amid the ongoing Middle East tension, global inflation may face a risk of re-elevating, which could defer central banks’ decisions on rate cuts. This week, the upcoming ECB policy meeting will provide insights into the bank's policy path and the economic outlook for the Eurozone. Additionally, the US is set to release the March Consumer Price Index (CPI), which will be crucial f...
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Gold prices soared to all-time highs of $2,266.6 (€2,107.9) per troy ounce on Tuesday, before settling lower at $2,257.8 per troy ounce near the end of the trading session. This was largely due to increased interest in momentum-following funds. Rising geopolitical uncertainties, especially following the recent Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy in Syria on 1 April, has resulted in investors flocking to the deemed safe haven asset. The precious metal also received a significant boost from major central banks such as the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank hin...
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The S&P 500, a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States, has increased significantly by 25% over the past five months. This surge can be attributed to the monetary policy decisions made by the Federal Reserve, the country’s central banking system. The Federal Reserve, or the Fed, as it is commonly known, has been playing what can be metaphorically referred to as ‘party music’ for the financial markets, creating an environment conducive to growth and prosperity. The role of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve...
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Bitcoin briefly soared above $67,000 (€61,544) on Thursday morning, before once again settling around $61,544 in the afternoon. This was a considerable rebound following Wednesday’s dampened sentiment. The rise was mainly due to the US Federal Reserve choosing to keep interest rates steady at their March FOMC meeting on Wednesday evening. Explaining the decision, the US Fed said, in a statement: "Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year,...
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