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US jobless claims edge up as Dollar Index steadies and markets weigh cooling labour signals
US jobless claims edged up to 215K; rising averages suggest cooling labor market, complicating Fed policy outlook.
US continuing jobless claims edge up to 1.786m, bolstering case for a more dovish Fed
Continuing jobless claims edged above forecasts, hinting softer labor market, cooling momentum, and increasing rate-cut expectations.
US GDP Price Index Eases to 3.5% as Markets Recalibrate Fed Pause Odds
US GDP price index eases to 3.5%, signaling cooling inflation, boosting pause expectations and risk-asset positioning opportunities.
US Income Growth Stalls in April, Raising Rate-Cut Bets and Shifting Investor Positioning
April US personal income stalled at 0%, missing forecasts, signaling weakening consumers and boosting bets on rate cuts.
US core PCE surprise reinforces higher-for-longer Fed stance, pressuring equities and boosting dollar
US core PCE hits 4.4% in Q1, boosting “higher-for-longer” Fed bets; equities pressured, volatility and dollar rise.
US April personal spending rises 0.5%, bolstering Fed hold outlook and keeping markets range-bound
April US personal spending rose 0.5%, meeting forecasts, supporting steady demand, keeping Fed on hold, volatility subdued.
US core PCE eases to 3.6% as Fed rate-cut odds slip and volatility risks build
PCE inflation matched forecasts; May core dipped slightly, Fed stays cautious, volatility opportunities emerge amid inverted yield curve.
US Q1 GDP growth slows to 1.6%, bolstering rate-cut bets and hedging demand across markets
US Q1 GDP grew 1.6%, missing forecasts, boosting rate-cut bets and prompting hedges in equities, dollar.
US PCE Inflation Holds at 4.5% in Q1 as Markets Weigh June Fed Rate Move
US Q1 PCE inflation held at 4.5%, keeping Fed hike odds elevated and boosting option-volatility trading.
ECB minutes flag persistent inflation risks as rate rise debate intensifies, euro edges lower
ECB minutes flag persistent energy-driven inflation risks, close-call rate debate, growth concerns, boosting euro volatility opportunities.
