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Williams finished by saying that when faced with low rates and slowing growth, the best strategy is to “take swift action” and “keep interest rates lower for longer.”

“Take swift action” and “keep interest rates lower for longer” may mean to some that a 25-basis point rate cut is a done deal, but to others it means “be aggressive”. Therefore, I have to conclude that the chances of a half-a-point rate cut may increase over the near-term, which

Manufacturing in June surged more than expected

Global markets edged lower as earnings, trade woe weighs on sentiment.

The futures are pointing towards a slide at the open as earnings results begin to disappoint.

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Global indices retreat as trade woe resurfaces and corporate earnings roll in.

Boris Johnson and Brexit continue to weigh on the Pound. If the markets had thought that Johnson would deliver a deal, the mood has changed…

On the day the U.S. released better than expected retail sales data, and just days after the release of stronger than expected consumer inflation data, President Trump made comments and China made a move that supported Powell’s case for “uncertainties” driving interest rates lower.

A light economic calendar on the day ahead will leave earnings and any trade war chatter to drive the majors.

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The U.S. retail sales are much stronger than expected and point to economic stability, not interest rate cuts.

Due to the uncertainty caused by the US-China trade dispute, and the possibility that trade tensions may escalate again, some investors are sitting on the sidelines, hoping the People’s Bank of China steps in to introduce more fiscal stimulus in the months ahead to steady the economy and to prevent

China reports soft GDP

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Global indices drift higher on earnings and FOMC hopes. Both earnings and FOMC hopes could suffer as the impact of trade tariffs lingers on.

While economic data out of China came in better than expected this morning, a lack of stats will leave the European majors in the hands of Oval Office Chatter.

It’s a big week ahead, with key stats, corporate earnings, and geopolitical risk to provide the majors with direction through the week.

Mortgage rates held steady as FED Chair Powell offset the effects of the previous week’s NFP numbers on Treasury yields…

While stock market record highs grab the headlines because of the widely expected Fed rate cut, don’t lose sight of why rates are coming down. Be careful what you wish for. The higher the markets go, the greater the chance for heightened volatility because domestic and global growth could still