
US stocks have delivered their worst first half of a year in more than 50 years triggered by the Fed's attempt to control inflation and growing concerns about recession.
2021-01-19 • Updated
NZD/JPY: The pair is trading above the cloud. An upward pressure would lead the pair to exit further the cloud, confirming a bullish outlook.
XAU/USD: Gold after a remarkable sell off is trading above 23.6% retracement area. Trend remains weak.
U.S. stocks are set to reopen higher after the Martin Luther King Day holiday on Monday, with Yellen’s remarks a welcome reminder of the momentum behind economic stimulus measures. Janet Yellen, the former head of the Federal Reserve who is now Joe Biden’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, will have her confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. Yellen’s first task will be to persuade Congress to pass Biden’s $1.9 trillion spending package to lighten the burden of the pandemic on cash-strapped households and businesses.
The surge in Covid-19 at the end of 2020 appears to be receding. Hospital admissions tied to the virus fell for the sixth straight day in the U.S. to their lowest since the start of the year, although some distortions due to holiday-induced late reporting are possible.
US stocks have delivered their worst first half of a year in more than 50 years triggered by the Fed's attempt to control inflation and growing concerns about recession.
Powell wants a soft landing for inflation, as Greenspan did in 1994. But it looks like he will get a hard landing.
The era of COVID-19 cheap money is over. Who is afraid of the Fed's tightening cycle? Apparently not stock-market investors.
The past several weeks have been a real triumph for the bulls in the oil market. The Brent spot price grew by 8.5% during the last month.
Gold prices are rising for three consecutive days ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision, which is expected to remain unchanged due to declining inflation and a positive economic outlook. Investors are keen on the Fed's interest rate guidance, fearing a hawkish stance that could trigger market risk aversion.
Amid concerns of a Chinese economic slowdown, reports of declining investment often overlook China's efficient investment strategy in emerging sectors for long-term growth. China has taken measures to stabilize foreign and private sector investments, like reducing the reserve requirement ratio to boost investor confidence.
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