A Rising Yen Is Good for Stocks. Here's Why
By Ben Levisohn Just as a falling yen seemed ready to be the next reason cited to prove the sky is falling, Japan's currency is starting to rebound. That may not be great if you're traveling to Japan
Seth Harris on April Jobs Report Preview
Seth Harris, Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow at Northeastern University, discusses the current status of the economy and the labor market ahead of the April Jobs report. Harris talks about the latest inflation numbers and states these numbers have halted the Federal Reserve from cutting interests rates. He also shares his insight on unions and if he sees unions going on strikes this summer in the same scale they did last year. Seth Harris speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
Chair Powell Remains Very Dovish, Dudley Says
Former New York Fed President and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Bill Dudley says US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's game plan is unchanged and he remains dovish. He speaks on "The Fed Decides."
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Projects Optimism, But Inflation Data Are in the Driver's Seat
By Nick Timiraos Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tried to keep the central bank's options open Wednesday by sticking with his view that interest rates are restrictive and that inflation was likel
Option Traders Predict Chunky Market Move on Fed Day
Investors are betting the stock market could see one of the biggest Fed-day moves in nearly a year.
Is Federal Reserve Chairman Powell “relieved” by declining expectations of interest rate cuts = Bankame
Bank of America (Bankame) economists have stated that the main message of the Federal Reserve (Fed) shown after the announcement of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results on the 1st will be “policies require more time, the next move is most likely to cut interest rates, and the committee will maintain a wait-and-see attitude until the Fed has a clearer perception of inflation.”
[Last minute summary] Dollar appreciation and stock depreciation due to falling FOMC interest rate cut expectations
The results of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will be announced at 3:00 a.m. this evening, and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will hold a press conference from 3:30 a.m.
The haze of inflation looms over! Labor costs in the US accelerated in the first quarter, the biggest increase in a year
The labor cost index favored by the Federal Reserve has heated up more than expected, indicating that the popularity of the US job market is unabated, and expectations of interest rate cuts will further subside.
Fed to Signal It Has Stomach to Keep Rates High for Longer
An ancient Chinese proverb that counsels "do nothing, and everything will be done" could sum up the Federal Reserve's latest approach to interest-rate policy.
May FOMC Preview: Sticky Inflation Likely Forces Fed to Turn More Hawkish
Recent data have not bolstered confidence in the process of disinflation. A more hawkish stance may be reflected in the statement and Powell's post-meeting remarks.
Federal Reserve May Cut Interest Rates Three Times in 2024: Julius Baer
Mark Matthews, head of Asia research at Julius Baer, explains why he sees three interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
Wall Street bulls are convinced that the “bull market is in full swing”: even if interest rates are not cut this year, US stocks are expected to advance rapidly
Although the market's expectations for the Fed's interest rate cut continue to cool, according to some bullish US stocks, US stocks can continue to rise even if the Fed does not cut interest rates this year.
Jared Bernstein on Inflation, The Federal Reserve
Jared Bernstein, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, breaks down the recent data showing softer growth and hotter inflation, and if there should be any concerns over consumer sentiments. He states that the economy is still very strong and shares his thoughts on how he sees inflation coming down as the Federal Reserve is no longer hiking interest rates. Jared Bernstein speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."
We're Getting Whiffs of Stagflation, Sosnick Says
Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers chief strategist, says the push-pull between stocks and bonds is getting a little nerve racking. He says the bond market is starting to get a little stressed. He is on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
US stocks closed | PCE suspends inflation concerns, Google's performance soared more than 10% after that, and Nvidia rose more than 6%
The S&P Index rose 2.67% this week, and the NASDAQ rose 4.23%, all of which recorded the biggest weekly gain since November last year; the China General Index rose nearly 9% weekly, the biggest increase since July last year.
Interest Rate Traders Bet Against Fed Cuts, Eye Steady or Higher Rates into 2024
As the U.S. economy demonstrates its resilience and the fight against inflation encounters a plateau, interest rate traders are positioning for a new reality: the Federal Reserve may maintain its current stance, or possibly even tighten further, into the coming year.
S&P 500 Year-End Target Raised to 5,535 at Wells Fargo
Chris Harvey, head of equity strategy at Wells Fargo, explains his firm’s call for a year-end target of 5,535 for the S&P 500 and says it does not depend on the number of rate cuts this year from the Federal Reserve.
AI-Fueled Stocks Rally Has Further to Go, BlackRock's Li Says
BlackRock Global Chief Investment Strategist Wei Li comments on the earnings season, the impact of artificial intelligence and how it plays into the 2024 equities rally. "I think there is greater runway for AI adoption to not only play out further in this Magnificent Seven, but beyond the tech sector in other sectors like healthcare, financials and industrials as well," Li said on Bloomberg Television.
Don't Panic. Weaker GDP Isn't a Reason to Bail on Stocks
April showers famously bring May flowers. But this month's market storms may be bringing investors something even prettier -- a buying opportunity for stocks.
The Stock Market Is Flirting With Trouble. Watch These Key Price Levels
Stocks are taking a beating after a weak GDP report and worries about tech, following Meta Platforms' disappointing revenue and spending outlook.