Tag: Fed
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Wall Street Opens Lower as Fed Jitters Persist; Nvidia and Palantir Slip Again
Markets Edge Lower as Fed Jitters Return U.S. stocks opened lower on Friday as investors reassessed expectations for the Federal Reserve’s path on interest rates. Traders remain cautious ahead of the central bank’s December outlook, fearing it may delay or slow the pace of rate cuts even as inflation cools. The mood in early trading…
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Stocks Slide as US Reopens Clouds Fed Outlook: Markets Wrap
US Markets Reopen to Cautious Trade as Fed Path Remains Unclear Trading desks reopened after the weekend shutdown with a renewed sense of caution as investors weighed a fresh wave of U.S. data against a Federal Reserve policy stance that remains uncertain. The early activity on Wall Street showed traders tilting toward risk-off positions, tempering…
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Data Fog Intensifies for Fed as Shutdown Delays Inflation Data
Introduction: A data fog shadows the Fed The US Federal Reserve confronts a rare turbulence in its policy horizon as a prolonged government shutdown disrupts two key monthly jobs reports and a pivotal inflation snapshot. With crucial data delayed or stalled, policymakers face increased uncertainty about the pace of inflation, the labor market, and the…
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Data Fog Intensifies for Fed as Shutdown Delays Inflation Numbers
Data fog thickens as shutdown disrupts inflation tracking The U.S. government shutdown has reached into the heart of the economic calendar, delaying two monthly jobs reports and threatening a key inflation snapshot that was expected to guide Federal Reserve policy in the coming week. With the longest shutdown in modern memory chilling data flow, policymakers…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Rate Decisions: MPC and Fed
Ringgit Opens Near Flat, Investors Watch for MPC and Fed Moves The ringgit opened almost flat against the U.S. dollar as investors braced for key rate decisions from Malaysia’s central bank and the Federal Reserve. While the local currency has been relatively quiet in early trading, analysts say it could be more reactive to guidance…
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Domestic MPC and U.S. Rate Decisions
Ringgit Holds Steady Ahead of Key Rate Decisions The Malaysian ringgit opened the session nearly flat against the U.S. dollar as traders braced for important rate decisions from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. With the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) set to unveil its stance later in the week, market…
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Dollar Powers Through Data Void as Hawkish Fed Outlook Keeps October Rally Alive
Introduction: A Dollar Rally Amid a Quiet Economic Month The dollar closed October on a firmer note, notching its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders grappled with a dearth of compelling US economic data and a stubbornly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. With official data scarce, markets leaned on liquidity cues, central-bank rhetoric, and cross-asset…
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Dollar Surges in October as Data Voids Support Hawkish Fed Outlook
Overview: A Quiet Month, Yet a Strong Dollar The U.S. dollar finished October with momentum, posting its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders navigated a murky data landscape and a stubbornly high-for-longer Federal Reserve. With fresh economic indicators scarce, markets leaned on expectations about monetary policy and relative stability in other major currencies. The…
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Nifty Trade Setup for October 31: Top 15 Things to Know Before the Opening Bells
Overview: Nifty in a Consolidation Phase The Nifty 50 closed below the 26,000 mark after the Federal Reserve outcome, signaling cautious sentiment as traders brace for the October 31 session. While follow-through buying remains elusive, a structured trade setup can help traders navigate the opening, manage risk, and capitalize on intraday moves. Below are 15…
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Dollar Surges on Fed Hawkishness, Reaching Three-Month High
Overview: A Dollar Rise Fueled by Hawkish Fed Signals The U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in three months, gaining traction as investors priced in fewer anticipated interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. The move underscored a shift in market expectations, with traders dialing back bets on a more accommodative path and…