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The markets are little changed overnight as they await the outcome of the 2-day Federal Reserve meeting that ends today. Many will be focusing on the Fed’s description of inflation in their policy statement as the US is confronted with tepid inflation well below the Fed’s target of 2%. A change in economic policy will … Continue reading Daily Markets Brief – All Eyes on Fed

Earlier in the Day: Donald Trump’s speech at the United Nations did little to the markets through the U.S session and Asian markets followed suit, with the markets almost treading water ahead of this afternoon’s FOMC monetary policy decision and release of the economic projections. Key macroeconomic data through the Asian session was on the … Continue reading Trump’s Wrath Overshadowed by the Looming FED, with UK Retail Sales and FED Monetary Policy Putting the Spotlight on the GBP and USD

Wall Street is within record territory and equities will be influenced by the Federal Reserve. Whispers regarding a tax reform deal in Washington will get the attention of investors too. And the German election this coming Sunday is being largely anticipated. Fed’s Influence on Equities, Whispers Regarding a Tax Reform The Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy … Continue reading The Fed and Geo-Politics Being Contemplated

On Tuesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve began its two-day monetary policy meeting, but during the trading session financial market traders shifted their focus to the United Nations, where U.S. President Donald Trump tried to encourage members to confront threats from rogue nations like North Korea. In a speech before the United Nations General Assembly, Trump … Continue reading Fed Starts Monetary Policy Meeting, Trump Speaks to UN