The International Monetary Fund said the Reserve Bank of Australia should remain prepared to raise interest rates further, citing persistent underlying inflation and uncertainty over whether financial conditions are sufficiently restrictive. The warning reinforces expectations Read more…
New Zealand GDP growth slowed from an upwardly revised 0.9% to 0.2% quarter on quarter in the June quarter, slightly exceeding expectations for a 0.1% increase. Nine of 16 industries expanded, while GDP per capita Read more…
Key Highlights GBP/USD turned red and dipped below the 1.3500 pivot level. A major bearish trend line is forming with resistance at 1.3510 on the 4-hour chart. Bitcoin struggled, dipped below $76,500, and might decline Read more…
The Fed raised rates by 25bp to 3.75-4.00%. All members voted in favour. This was more hawkish than we expected, as we saw a risk that 2-3 members would favour unchanged rates. Warsh repeatedly highlighted Read more…
The FOMC delivered a 25bp increase in September to limit secondary inflation risks from energy prices and strength in domestic investment. Members should follow up with a second 25bp hike in October to give participants Read more…
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the policy rate by 25 basis points (bps), lifting the target range to 3.75%–4.0%. The move followed five consecutive meetings where the FOMC held rates steady. The post-meeting Read more…
Headline inflation increased from 2.6% to 2.9% year-on-year. Core inflation remained at 2.6%, above the 2.5% forecast. Services inflation held at 3.4%, instead of rising to 3.5%. Wage growth slowed, while unemployment benefit claims increased Read more…
The Federal Reserve delivered the quarter-point interest rate hike Wall Street expected Sept. 17. The big surprise was what came next: Fed policymakers signaled that another rate hike could be coming before the end of Read more…
Over the past few years, E.l.f. Beauty has built one of the fastest-growing portfolios in cosmetics, expanding beyond its namesake (Eyes, Lips, Face) value-focused makeup brand into skin care and prestige beauty. And its biggest Read more…