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The European Central Bank signaled that policymakers need more time to determine whether a historic run of rate increases has sufficiently restrained inflation for them to begin lowering rates again by holding its benchmark interest rate at a record high. The markets have been anxiously awaiting any indication as to when the central banks of developed nations will begin to reduce interest rates. Investors should anticipate the first cuts in the eurozone and the United States in June, according to derivative markets. The Federal Reserve's top officials have recently indicated that the U.S. central bank is not in a rush to lower interest rates, which is consistent with the ECB's decision to remain unchanged. The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday that it would maintain its deposit rate at 4% for the upcoming fourth meeting, with future rate decisions being contingent on incoming data. The ECB is balancing the risk of cutting rates too soon, which could leave inflation stuck at an uncomfortably high level, against the danger of cutting rates too late, which could needlessly hurt an economy that has been struggling recently, as the region's inflation is approaching the bank's 2% inflation target. Read our other insightful economic news: https://lnkd.in/exQ-kXwE #FPG #Fortuneprimeglobal #commodity #equity #technicalanalysis #technology #news #investors #intraday #investing #fundamentalanalysis #stake #markets #liquidity #nasdaq #forex #portfolio #trading #capital #stocks #margins #facts

US Federal Reserve's Rate Cut: A Mixed Market Response and Global Impact Despite the US Federal Reserve's larger-than-expected 50 bps rate cut, market sentiments remain mixed. US equities dipped, and Asian indices showed uncertainty, hinting at concerns about slowing growth. This rate cut could signal the end of high-interest rates, with global central banks like the European Central Bank following suit. For India, this raises hopes of an RBI rate cut, with market consensus pointing to a 25 bps cut in December. Investors should watch for shifts in FII flows and the potential impact on large-cap stocks. However, geopolitical risks remain a key factor to monitor. #RateCut #FederalReserve #MarketSentiment #RBI #InvestmentOutlook #FIIFlows #IndianMarkets #GeopoliticalRisks

It's time for important market news! You don't want to miss this. Thursday, 12 September, 12:15 p.m. UTC: The ECB interest rate decision. The European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its interest rate decision, with expectations of a 25-bps cut. Investors should closely watch for any upcoming details in the Monetary Policy Statement for insight into Eurozone interest rates. The ECB President Lagarde will hold a press conference at 12:45 p.m. UTC to provide potential clues about monetary policy changes. This could impact the short-term trend in EURUSD, possibly reaching 1.10800 or dropping below 1.10200, depending on inflation forecasts and Lagarde's tone. What does this news mean for your strategy? Let us know below. You can use this information in your trading. Check out the link in our bio to get started! #Trading #Forex #WeeklyTradingCalendar #MarketUpdates #Investing

The past two years have witnessed the biggest global monetary policy tightening since 1981. Investors see the global trend towards higher policy rates reversing later this year with rate cuts coming from nearly every central bank that tightened in 2022 and 2023. Looking at the data, CME Group ESTR and SOFR futures are pricing roughly the same pace of cuts by both the ECB and Federal Reserve despite rather different trajectories for inflation and economic growth between the Eurozone and the US. CME Group Managing Director and Chief Economist, Erik Norland writes for FOW today. Read the full article here- http://spr.ly/6047XWdU7

The past two years have witnessed the biggest global monetary policy tightening since 1981. Investors see the global trend towards higher policy rates reversing later this year with rate cuts coming from nearly every central bank that tightened in 2022 and 2023. Looking at the data, CME Group ESTR and SOFR futures are pricing roughly the same pace of cuts by both the ECB and Federal Reserve despite rather different trajectories for inflation and economic growth between the Eurozone and the US. CME Group Managing Director and Chief Economist, Erik Norland writes for FOW today. Read the full article here- http://spr.ly/6047XWdU7

Well as expected , the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to hold interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting and gave a strong signal that cuts are on the way despite the uncertainty in regards to Fed’s decisions from now on, after strong data in regards to the economy's labour market, business and inflation. Lagarde: "We are not going to wait for inflation to return to 2% before we make the 'necessary decisions". EUR down...Dollar up.. the road to parity?? - Follow me on X (Twitter): https://lnkd.in/dDxsB5dg #USD #EUR #GBP #JPY #AUD #CAD #forex #markets #currencie #forextrading #fxtrading #gold #silver #usoil #stocks #labour #inflation #nfp #rates #yields

The past two years have witnessed the biggest global monetary policy tightening since 1981. Investors see the global trend towards higher policy rates reversing later this year with rate cuts coming from nearly every central bank that tightened in 2022 and 2023. Looking at the data, CME Group ESTR and SOFR futures are pricing roughly the same pace of cuts by both the ECB and Federal Reserve despite rather different trajectories for inflation and economic growth between the Eurozone and the US. CME Group Managing Director and Chief Economist, Erik Norland writes for FOW today. Read the full article here- http://spr.ly/6047XWdU7

The past two years have witnessed the biggest global monetary policy tightening since 1981. Investors see the global trend towards higher policy rates reversing later this year with rate cuts coming from nearly every central bank that tightened in 2022 and 2023. Looking at the data, CME Group ESTR and SOFR futures are pricing roughly the same pace of cuts by both the ECB and Federal Reserve despite rather different trajectories for inflation and economic growth between the Eurozone and the US. CME Group Managing Director and Chief Economist, Erik Norland writes for FOW today. Read the full article here- http://spr.ly/6047XWdU7

"In assessing bond market valuations, the exact timing of the first rate cut is less important than the trajectory of rates over the next few years. Although we agree that in a looser fiscal policy regime central bank rates are likely to settle at higher levels than before the pandemic, we have started to see markets overdoing it (as in Q3 last year). Specifically they have priced in terminal rate levels that are ‘too high.’ Meanwhile, in China, the weak growth and low inflation backdrop piles pressure on the PBoC to ease further. Further rate cuts have indeed become more likely, though we expect balance sheet tools to continue to do the heavy lifting. In Japan, the BoJ remains on a gradual course towards tighter policy. Indeed, one way or another, negative policy rates look set to disappear this year." Download Robeco's "Central bank watcher: One way or another" report today: https://ow.ly/mqIL50QGH9O

The ECB’s inflation expectations are on the rise, with consumers anticipating inflation at 2.5% over the next year. This shift comes as the European Central Bank continues to navigate the balance between economic recovery and inflation control. What does this mean for traders? Monetary Policy Impact: Rising inflation expectations could lead to adjustments in ECB’s policy decisions, including interest rates. Market Sentiment: As expectations shift, the forex market is likely to respond, especially in pairs involving the Euro. Stay informed on how economic indicators like these shape currency markets. For a deeper dive, visit forexprwire.com. #ECB #ForexNews #Inflation #Eurozone #ForexMarket #ECBPolicy #ForexPRWire