Analysis: As Fed taper inches closer, investors prepare for volatility ahead
As the Federal Reserve takes initial steps toward removing its massively accommodative policy, investors are preparing for the main show ahead.
The great exit: central banks line up to dial back emergency stimulus
The U.S. Federal Reserve is projecting a faster timetable for interest rate rises and Norway’s central bank is preparing markets for four rate hikes by mid-2022, the latest signs policymakers are preparing to exit pandemic-driven stimulus.
SNB hikes Swiss inflation view but policy to stay ultra-loose
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday signalled monetary policy would stay ultra-loose for the foreseeable future, saying projected higher inflation was no reason to change course a day after the timetable for U.S. rate hikes moved forward.
BOJ may start debate on stimulus retreat in 2023, former c.banker says
The Bank of Japan may be able to start debating ways to phase out its extraordinary stimulus programme, such as by ditching negative interest rates, in 2023, said former central bank executive Eiji Maeda.
Fed gives money funds relief with short-term rate adjustments
June 16 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday gave relief to money market investors that have been struggling to find high-quality short-term assets by raising two key short-term rates.
Asian shares rise in early trade, investors eye Fed meeting
Asian shares rose early on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street higher, though investors looked to a much-anticipated Federal Reserve policy meeting to see if the central bank would signal any change to the U.S. monetary policy outlook.
JPMorgan stockpiling cash, waiting for interest rates to rise -CEO
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Monday the bank is holding around $500 billion in cash, putting it in a position to benefit from higher interest rates.
The battle for the future of the US economy is being led by technology stocks!
The Nasdaq 100 Index outperformed, and the Stoxx 600 Index gained more than 1%, with technology stocks leading the way after a decline. Stockholders appeared to shake off inflation concerns that had frightened markets as new signs of skyrocketing inflation emerged. A commodity index hit a two-year high as copper prices surpassed $10,000 per tonne […]
