Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMarkets riding the ‘Fed wave’
Stocks across the globe moved higher yesterday following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, with both the Dow and S&P 500 seeing new all-time h…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Fed takes bold action: cutting rates from a position of strength
In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.5%, kicking off its first easing cycle since the pandemic began. But…
1 year, 7 months ago
Another quiet session ahead of today's FOMC meeting
It was an up-and-down session for US equities yesterday. Markets reacted positively to stronger-than-expected US economic data before worrying about …
1 year, 7 months ago
S&P 500 Equal Weight and gold reach new all-time highs
The US Empire State manufacturing survey showed a jump in sentiment, a welcome sign amid weakness in the manufacturing sector. Ahead of the Federal R…
1 year, 7 months ago
25 or 50 bps? That is the question
Markets are eagerly anticipating a rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this week. We only have to wait until Wednesday to find out whether they opt …
1 year, 7 months ago
Will the Fed go big? Gold hits new records amid rate cut speculation
Markets are abuzz with speculation that the Federal Reserve may deliver a larger-than-expected 50 basis-point rate cut next week. As a result, yields…
1 year, 8 months ago
Tech rally saves the day, ECB meets today
US inflation unexpectedly rose in August, with core inflation up 0.3% month-on-month and 3.2% year-on-year. The data suggests that the Fed will cut r…
1 year, 8 months ago
US financials under pressure and tech stocks rising as bond yields fall
Tech stocks led the charge overnight, while financials felt the pinch, as yields fell, and the S&P 500 eked out a gain. But despite the market's mixe…
1 year, 8 months ago
Equity markets snap their losing streak
Global stocks rebounded yesterday following the worst week for the S&P 500 since March 2023, as investors await US inflation data for clues on the si…
1 year, 8 months ago
Growth concerns persist, ECB set to cut rates again this week
The US employment report for August showed a slower than expected increase in jobs, but a fall in the unemployment rate to 4.2%. Markets reacted nega…
1 year, 8 months ago