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South Africa’s Reserve Bank Holds Rates at 7% as Inflation Persists and Growth Falters
SARB held benchmark rate at 7%, balancing stubborn inflation, weak growth, and external risks; rand volatility expected ease.
Russia’s central bank reserves fall $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising rouble volatility and rate-hike bets
Russia’s reserves fell $15.1bn to $753.8bn, raising ruble volatility fears and rate-hike expectations, pressuring equities.
US PCE inflation rises to 3.8% as April data fuels higher-for-longer Fed outlook
April PCE inflation re-accelerated to 3.8% y/y, boosting “higher-for-longer” fears, volatility, and dollar-supporting rate-hike odds.
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 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 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.
