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Australia retail sales steady in July, miss expectations as spending cools

Investing.com-- Australian retail sales were unexpectedly flat in July as consumer spending cooled amid persistent pressure from sticky inflation and high interest rates, although a robust job market still kept sales relatively stable.

Uncertainty over softer labor market argues for faster Fed cuts, says JPMorgan

The current uncertainty around a softer labor market calls for faster rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) economists said in a note Tuesd

Rate cuts will help achieve a soft landing: UBS

UBS Financial Services in a note dated Monday maintains its outlook that the U.S. economy is on track for a soft landing, but flags that the risks of a dow

Labor market to determine size of September Fed rate cuts: Deutsche Bank

Recent statements by Federal Reserve officials signaled that a rate cut in September is likely “a done deal,”

July minutes highlighted labor market risk: Analysts

The July FOMC minutes highlighted growing concerns about labor market risks and reflected a dovish stance from the committee, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) economist

Japan trade balance shrinks more than expected in July on sluggish exports

Investing.com-- Japan’s trade balance shrank more than expected in July as persistent disruptions in manufacturing output spurred slower-than-expected grow

US labor weakness could trigger commodity recession: Citi

Investor sentiment towards commodities has become more cautious since mid-2024, as per analysts at Citi Research in a note dated Monday.

Powell's speech, rising US futures, Paramount Global - what's moving markets

Wall Street looks set to continue its winning streak, helped by substantial inflows, amid optimism that Fed Chair Jerome Powell will point to interest rate

Traders now betting on smaller Fed rate cut in September

The likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at the September 2024 meeting is all but guaranteed.

Fed likely to cut but not rush: BofA

BAC analysts anticipate that the Federal Reserve will proceed cautiously with interest rate cuts, despite recent economic data supporting a gradual easing.

Powell unlikely to signal a 50bp rate cut at Jackson Hole next week: Piper Sandler

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is unlikely to signal a 50 basis point (bp) rate cut at the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium next week, Piper Sandler st

GBP: Lower inflation, stronger labour market, what's happening to growth? – Commerzbank

Thursday’s UK inflation figures were generally a little lower than expected due to a sharper fall in services inflation.

Fed’s Bostic: Open to September rate cut as inflation cools

Atlanta Federal Reserve (Fed) President Raphael Bostic said that he is “open to September rate cut as inflation cools.”

BCA says middling stimulus, US uncertainty sours China outlook

BCA Research flagged a negative outlook on Chinese markets with middling stimulus measures from Beijing and uncertainty over Sino-U.S. relations inspiring

Japan GPD grows more than expected in Q2 as private spending rebounds

Investing.com-- Japan’s economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, reversing a deep contraction from the prior quarter as increased wages helpe

U.S. producer prices growth slows more than expected in July

U.S. producer prices growth slowed more than expected on an annual basis in July, in the latest sign of cooling inflationary pressures in the world's larg

US July inflation likely steady as Fed faces battle to justify higher rates: RBC

Investing.com -- U.S. inflation data due later this week is likely show that inflation "held steady" in July, RBC estimates, underpinned by a narrowing sou

Bank of America CEO warns that US consumers may become discouraged unless rates drop soon

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warns that a delay in cutting interest rates by the Federal Reserve could negatively impact U.S. consumers.

Bank of America CEO calls for the Fed to start cutting rates

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan urged the Federal Reserve to consider lowering interest rates to prevent a potential economic downturn.

Morgan Stanley reiterates call for 25bps Fed rate cut in September

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) on Monday reiterated its call for a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September, maintaining a stance it has held