Some members of the Federal Reserve noted that there was a reasonable argument for cutting interest rates by 25 basis points during the July meeting. […]
Tag: Economic Outlook
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns U.S. Economy Faces Threat Worse Than Recession
JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a stark warning about the future of the U.S. economy, suggesting it may face challenges even worse […]
U.S. Household Net Worth Hits Record High in Q2 2024: Fed Report
The U.S. Federal Reserve has reported that household net worth surged to a record $163.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2024. This increase reflects […]
Foreign Investors Boost IT, Pharma, and Consumer Stocks in August Amid Fed Rate Cut Hopes
In August, foreign investors increased their stakes in India’s information technology (IT) and pharmaceutical sectors, expecting a potential rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, […]
Cash Reserves of S&P 500 Companies Hit 15-Year Low, Signaling Potential Shift in Dividends and Buybacks
Cash holdings among S&P 500 companies have dropped to 8.8% of total assets as of July, marking the lowest level since 2009. Over the past […]
UBS Increases U.S. Recession Odds to 25% Amid Rising Economic Risks
UBS Global Wealth Management has recently raised the probability of a U.S. recession to 25%, up from its previous estimate of 20%. This adjustment reflects […]
Fed Minutes Reveal Confidence in Inflation Progress and Risks to Employment; Treasury Yields Fall
FED MINUTES: Participants expressed increased confidence that inflation is moving towards the 2% target based on recent data. Some members believed that the recent progress […]
Moody’s analysis of the Indian budget indicates that the fiscal deficit is projected to reach 4.5% of GDP by the next fiscal year
Fiscal deficit projection: Moody’s expects India’s fiscal deficit to reach 4.5% of GDP by the next fiscal year. This projection indicates that the government’s fiscal […]
China’s Economic Landscape: Resilience and Challenges in Q2 2024
China’s economic performance in the second quarter of 2024 painted a mixed picture, reflecting both strengths and challenges across key sectors. Here’s a detailed breakdown […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Outlook on U.S. Inflation and Monetary Policy: Insights and Caution
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell anticipates a continued decline in U.S. inflation through 2024, resembling the trend observed last year. However, he acknowledges a decrease […]
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.50% and Plans to Slow Balance-Sheet Reduction
The Federal Reserve has decided not to reduce interest rates, maintaining them at the current level of 5.50%, consistent with the previous rate. Market expectations […]
JPMorgan Projections Unveiled: 5 S&P 500 Scenarios Based on CPI Changes, from Rallies to Sell-Offs
JPMorgan’s traders assign a 37.5% probability to a scenario where the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rises by 0.2%-0.3%. In this case, they anticipate a subsequent […]