Federal funds rate

US markets soared after a red sweep in the election and a Fed rate cut, sparking a global rally that lifted the ASX 200 by 2%, despite steady rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

2024-11-08T04:28:30+0000

Markets are suggesting that the September move will not be a “one and done”, with cumulative 100 bp worth of easing priced by the end of this year.

2024-09-04T00:18:54+0100

​​​The July FOMC minutes and Fed Chair's Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium should provide colour on the start of the rate cut cycle.​​

2024-08-20T01:12:21+0100

Your weekly financial calendar for market insights and key economic indicators.

2024-08-16T05:51:39+0100

This week’s Fed meeting is not expected to see any easing, but is widely-expected to open the door to a Fed rate cut, something markets have been waiting for all year.

2024-07-30T02:56:24+0100

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq surged to new record highs last week following cooler labor market data, bolstering expectations of a September Fed rate cut. US CPI and PPI data, Fed Chair's testimony, and Q2 2024 earnings season in focus.

2024-07-08T04:06:03+0100

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs as markets focus on upcoming inflation data and European political turmoil. Non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, impacting Fed rate cut speculations.

2024-06-11T07:00:47+0100

​​Investors will be watching this week’s Fed meeting to see whether there are any changes to the famous dot plot, the forecast for interests in 2024 and 2025.

2024-03-18T21:55:06+0000