Monthly Archives: May 2024
Soft NFP Spurs Stock Market
Written on May 9, 2024 at 5:47 am, by
Market Summary Last Friday saw a notable weakening in the dollar, with the dollar index (DXY) declining to its monthly low following the underwhelming U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report, which significantly missed market expectations. This soft job data has fueled market speculation about a possible interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve in the thirdContinue Reading
All Eye Will Be On Today’s NFP
Written on May 9, 2024 at 5:45 am, by
Market Summary Following Jerome Powell’s remarks subsequent to the Fed’s interest rate decision announcement, equity markets rallied in response to the dovish tone from the Fed chief, while the Dollar index continued its decline. The Fed’s dismissal of another rate hike possibility, despite persistent inflation in the U.S., contributed to the Dollar’s weakening. Market attentionContinue Reading
All Eye Will Be On Today’s NFP
Written on May 9, 2024 at 5:44 am, by
Market Summary Following Jerome Powell’s remarks subsequent to the Fed’s interest rate decision announcement, equity markets rallied in response to the dovish tone from the Fed chief, while the Dollar index continued its decline. The Fed’s dismissal of another rate hike possibility, despite persistent inflation in the U.S., contributed to the Dollar’s weakening. Market attentionContinue Reading
