Analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that about three-quarters of tight monetary policy has affected the U.S. economy. IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said at a panel meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday (16th): “We must realize that despite raising interest rates, the economy is still very resilient. Our … Read more
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) balance sheet reduction policy may end this year, which is a good reason for U.S. government bonds to continue their gains in 2023, but the positive effects may be offset by factors such as the fiscal deficit. Minutes of the Fed’s December 12-13 meeting released earlier this week showed that … Read more
Reporter Chen Weifan/Reporting from Taipei ▲Zhang Dingxuan said that judging from the international financial situation, housing prices are very likely to usher in a new wave of growth next year. (Picture/Photography by reporter Chen Weifan) After the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announces the possibility of interest rate cuts, what impact will it have on Taiwan’s … Read more
Major U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Friday (8th) as U.S. non-farm payrolls in November far exceeded expectations, suggesting the job market is still resilient and dampening market hopes for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to cut interest rates in March next year. before deadline,Dow Jones Industrial Averagefell more than 20 points or nearly 0.1%,Nasdaq Composite … Read more
The latest data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday (7th) showed that the number of people continuing to receive unemployment benefits last week was far lower than expected, marking the largest drop since July. In addition, the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits was also lower than market expectations. Some analysts … Read more
A series of U.S. economic data are about to be released this week. The market’s argument for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) early next year will be tested by labor market data. Investors are cautious and major U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Monday (4th). before deadline,Dow Jones Industrial Averagefell nearly 90 … Read more
Investors are cautiously awaiting U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech later, hoping to find clues about interest rate cuts or the direction of future monetary policy. Major U.S. stock indexes rose on Friday (12/1) Fall and fall. before deadline,Dow Jones Industrial Averagerose more than 30 points or nearly 0.1%,Nasdaq Composite Indexfell more than … Read more
U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday (12/1) poured cold water on market expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates in the first half of next year. He said that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will keep interest rates at 22 If interest rates reach a new high in 2019, … Read more
The major U.S. stock indexes fluctuated flat on Tuesday (28th), in sharp contrast to previous gains, as investors remained cautious ahead of a speech by Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, waiting for officials to speak and looking for clues about the direction of monetary policy. . before deadline,Dow Jones Industrial Averagefell nearly 0.01%,Nasdaq Composite Indexfell nearly … Read more
The major U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Wednesday (22nd), with the market betting that the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate hike cycle is nearing its end, U.S. bond yields fell, and traders assessed the latest batch of economic data. before deadline,Dow Jones Industrial Averagerose nearly 170 points or nearly 0.5%,Nasdaq Composite Indexrose more than … Read more