Federal Reserve officials this week may move closer to lowering interest rates from two-decade highs by signaling a possible rate cut in September, though they may stop short of giving details beyond that.
US Economy
Powell Analysis: Fed may cut rates in 2020, but the dollar moves to Trump’s tune
The central bank is ready to respond to a slowdown – or “material reassessment.” That is the critical part from the prepared remarks that Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, has prepared for his testimony. The Fed is content with the current state of the US economy and with its policy – but is ready to cut interest rates once again. That may happen in 2020.
Fed Again Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Slows, Powell Says Policy in Good Place
Fed Again Cuts Interest Rates 0.25 percentage points, which was widely expected, brings the Fed’s target rate to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. Less clear is where central bankers go from here amid signs the economy is slowing down.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Fund Managers Expecting a Global Recession in the Next 12 Months
In its latest survey of fund managers, Bank of America Merrill Lynch points out that the proportion of fund managers expecting a global recession in the next 12 months was at its highest since 2011. Last week, the US yield curve inverted, setting the stage for the yellow metal to shine even brighter.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady but Opens Door to a Cut – Gold Silver Reports
Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged at their June meeting but opened the door to a cut if President Trump’s trade fight intensified and risks to the American economy increased.
Gold Prices Slip ₹520; Silver Rate Down ₹425
Gold prices on Thursday slumped by ₹520 to ₹31,250 per 10 gram at the bullion market tips here due to weak demand from jewellers amid weak global cues, according to the All India Sarafa Association.
Commodity Gold Market: Gold prices is Focused on What Equity Markets are Doing
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold is more focused on what equity markets are doing and if equities continue higher gold will trade lower despite a weaker dollar.
Technical Analysis – GBP/USD Gains some Ground But still below Descending Line
This level has become a key threshold for GBP/USD rates in recent times, with the current economic climate restricting any major advancements for the pound.
Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged; Signals No More Increases Likely This Year
The Federal Reserve expressed increasing concern about slowing economic growth as it left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and showed little appetite for raising them in the near future.
Fed Hikes Rate, Lowers 2019 Projection to 2 Increases
Gold Silve Reports (GSR) – As markets had expected, the central bank took the target range for its benchmark funds rate to 2.25 percent to 2.5 percent.