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Fed holds rates steady amid sticky inflation and Middle East tensions, with rising odds of a hike instead of cuts. CD rates climb as a result, signaling a more hawkish USD outlook.
Nvidia shares rose ahead of Q1 earnings as US equities gained despite crude oil declining. Market focus centered on AI chipmaker results as key indicator of AI spending strength and inflation concern…
US equity indexes gain modestly as mortgage rates hit 7-week highs at 6.56%, dampening home-buying demand and signaling weakness in the housing sector despite broader market resilience.
HSBC forecasts persistent central bank tightening despite potential Iran peace deal, citing supply disruptions driving inflation. ECB expected to hike rates June-July 2026; Fed risks remain tilted to…
GBPUSD fell 0.94% amid UK political turmoil following cabinet resignations and speculation about PM Starmer's tenure, despite solid 0.3% monthly GDP data. USD strengthened broadly on firm inflation d…
Oil prices decline sharply as bond markets correlate with crude. RBC Capital removes Fed rate cut expectations, forecasting FOMC hold through 2027, with upside risks to rates amid persistent inflatio…
US stocks rose modestly as tech led gains, but mixed economic data revealed consumer weakness masked by energy inflation. Retail sales met expectations, jobless claims rose, and import prices surged …
UK economic stagnation and persistent inflation concerns amid Middle East tensions weigh on GBP, prompting expectations of Bank of England rate hold and delaying cuts, driving GBPUSD lower against th…
Most Fed officials oppose further rate cuts due to persistent inflation, favoring a wait-and-see approach to monetary policy while focusing on disinflation and labor market stability, despite minorit…
DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach criticizes Bitcoin amid rising gold prices and persistent inflation; he forecasts a weak dollar and expects no Fed rate cuts, challenging Bitcoin's 'digital gold' stat…
Geopolitical tensions and resilient U.S. retail sales bolster markets; Bitcoin surges 4% to a two-month high amid safe-haven demand and rising inflation concerns.
Deutsche Bank highlights potential surprises in 2026, including AI-driven growth and inflation risks. Nvidia's strong earnings outlook faces risks if forecasts flatten, raising questions on the AI tr…