Category: Analysis Aside

31
May

May 2024 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? Inflation Jitters: Fed pumps the brake The Federal Reserve officials expressed increasing worry about persistent inflation. They lacked the confidence to reduce interest rates, as shown in the April 30 – May 1 FOMC meeting minutes. The meeting followed a …
Read More
30
Apr

April 2024 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? India’s job crisis raises alarm As India strides into the second phase of its general elections, the spotlight is increasingly shifting towards the pressing concern of unemployment. The “India Employment Report 2024” outlines that unemployment rates significantly elevate among India’s …
Read More
25
Mar

March 2024 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? India’s forex reserves reach for the sky According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $10.47 billion to reach $636.1 billion for the week ending on March 8. This marks the largest increase since …
Read More

February 2024 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up Date
What were the key moments in the market this month? Germany’s economy: Wobbly with glimmers of hope Germany’s economy is encountering some tough times, though there are glimmers of hope on the horizon. Economists cautiously suggest that the worst may soon be behind us, although they maintain a reserved outlook …
Read More
30
Jan

January 2024 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? UK inflation rate fueled by booze and smokes In a surprise uptick, UK inflation rose to 4% year-on-year in December, driven by increased prices for alcohol and tobacco. This marks the first increase in the annual consumer price index since …
Read More
26
Dec

December 2023 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? Fed freezes rates and teases future cuts in 2024 For the third consecutive time, the Fed maintained its key interest rate, buoyed by a backdrop of improving conditions where inflation was easing. Every member of the committee was in accord …
Read More
27
Nov

November 2023 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? No rate cuts on the horizon from the Fed’s notes Federal Reserve officials discussed their recent meeting, noting a decline in inflation and deciding to keep an eye on data to ensure it continues to slow towards their 2% goal. …
Read More
31
Oct

October 2023 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? China fuels Nigeria’s growth with big bucks During the Belt and Road Initiative forum in Beijing, China’s President Xi Jinping pledged to invest more in Nigeria’s power and digital sectors. Contracts worth $2 billion were signed between Nigeria’s National Agency …
Read More
26
Sep

September 2023 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? It’s a no-hike from Fed The Federal Reserve announced at the latest FOMC meeting that it would maintain its current interest rates, a move that was widely anticipated by the markets. This decision keeps the federal funds rate within a …
Read More
28
Jul

July 2023 Wrap Up
Posted ByDean Category Analysis AsideMonthly Wrap Up
What were the key moments in the market this month? And let the rate hikes begin (again) At the latest FOMC meeting, the US Federal Reserve decided on a quarter-percentage-point increase in the benchmark borrowing rate, raising it to the highest level since 2001. The Fed has now raised interest …
Read More