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Why a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut Didn’t Stop Bond Yields From Rising

Why a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut Didn’t Stop Bond Yields From Rising

On September 18, 2024, the headlines read the Fed cut the Fed Funds rate by 50 basis points. At first…
US Dollar Rallies Strong While Gold, Silver Hesitate as Pressure Mounts

US Dollar Rallies Strong While Gold, Silver Hesitate as Pressure Mounts

De-dollarization, the BRIC countries are destroying the US dollar, and many other theories… All or some of them might be…
Is the Debt-Fueled Growth Sustainable for the US Economy?

Is the Debt-Fueled Growth Sustainable for the US Economy?

A goodly part of the “strong” economy illusion derives from cherry-picking the hideously misleading numbers contained in the BLS establishment…
Week Ahead: As US Dollar Rebounds, Spotlight Falls on CPI Data

Week Ahead: As US Dollar Rebounds, Spotlight Falls on CPI Data

US CPI data to guide Fed rate cut bets and the dollar RBNZ expected to cut interest rates by 50bps…
Will US Dollar or Stocks Smile After Non-Farm Payrolls Print?

Will US Dollar or Stocks Smile After Non-Farm Payrolls Print?

Spotlight falls on the key US labour market data Non-farm payrolls to rise by 140k, but could surprise to the…
NFP Preview: Halfway Decent Jobs Report May Propel US Dollar Toward Resistance

NFP Preview: Halfway Decent Jobs Report May Propel US Dollar Toward Resistance

NFP report expectations: +148K jobs, +0.3% m/m earnings, unemployment at 4.2% The leading indicators point to a potentially better-than-expected reading…
Swiss Industry Keeps Thriving Despite Strong Franc, Eurozone Stagnation

Swiss Industry Keeps Thriving Despite Strong Franc, Eurozone Stagnation

Despite challenges from a strong currency, Switzerland’s economy remains strong, with significant industrial growth driven by specialized sectors. This resilience…
US Economy Keeps Passing Key Tests With Flying Colors

US Economy Keeps Passing Key Tests With Flying Colors

While everyone in our business breathlessly awaits today’s payroll employment report, the economy passed the brunt of this week’s labor…
In Wake of Fed Cut, How are Bonds, Loans, and Your Investments Impacted?

In Wake of Fed Cut, How are Bonds, Loans, and Your Investments Impacted?

Take a look at the MoneyShow Chart of the Week below. It shows four rates – the prime rate in…
Could Friday’s Data Tip the Balance in Favour of a 50bps Fed Rate Cut?

Could Friday’s Data Tip the Balance in Favour of a 50bps Fed Rate Cut?

Discussions about the size of the November Fed rate cut continue Mixed labour market data up to now with ADP…
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