From US Fed Rates to China’s Global Export Share: 4 Figures Shaping Markets
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From US Fed rates to China’s global export share: 4 figures shaping markets
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point this week, followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Japan, while the 10-year US Treasury yield fell back below 5 per cent. Here are some of the figures that have drawn the most market attention this week. Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023 The US Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to raise rat…
European equity markets rose today Thursday, supported by a fall in oil prices and a stoppage in global bond markets, which enhanced the demand for high-risk assets, following the decision of the United States Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
European stocks rose despite the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in the US yesterday for the first time in more than three years. The decision did not surprise investors and had already been largely priced in by the markets. The more important signal came from expectations of further increases – they lifted the dollar to a seven-week high and could make oil and gas more expensive for Europe.
The Fed raised interest rates yesterday for the first time since July 2023. The decision was made unanimously by all 12 members, while the bank's inflation forecast for this year was raised from 3.6% to 3.7%. For 2027, it remains at 2.3%...
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