Dec. 19th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. Federal Reserve reduced the benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, signaling a cautious approach toward future rate cuts due to persistent inflation concerns. This decision reflects the Fed's commitment to achieving [...]
Dec. 13th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in November, aligning with market expectations and bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.7%. This slight uptick, while above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, is not anticipated to deter the [...]
Dec. 4th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler credited the economy’s resilience to increased worker productivity and a growing labor force, driven partly by immigration. While the Federal Reserve is considering future interest rate cuts, concerns about persistent inflation remain. Recent data showing [...]
Nov. 21st, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. In Brazil, the G20 Leaders' Summit took place on November 18 and 19, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, with the presence of the leaders of the 19 member countries, plus the African Union and the European Union. The G20 Summit [...]
Nov. 13th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. The recent U.S. election has spurred a resurgence of “animal spirits” among investors in the stock and bond markets. This concept, introduced by economist John Maynard Keynes, describes the boost in investor confidence and optimism that encourages more aggressive risk-taking and [...]
Nov. 7th, 2024: Weekly Market Review
1. The U.S. stock market rally can be attributed to a combination of factors, including optimism about a possible rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where investors expect a 25 basis-point reduction. This anticipated cut has fueled positive sentiment, [...]
