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July 9, 2019 The Week: On Monday, the Federal Reserve announced that it was cutting interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis. The cut was seen as a response to the economic slowdown that has been seen in the U.S. and around the world. The Fed also indicated that it may cut rates further if needed. The news sent stocks soaring, and the U.S. dollar fell sharply against other major currencies. On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve released its quarterly economic report, which showed that the U.S. economy is slowing. The report showed that consumer spending, business investment, and exports were all weaker than expected. The report also showed that inflation has been running below the Fed's 2% target. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its June meeting, which showed that officials were split on the decision to cut interest rates. Some officials argued for a larger cut, while others felt that a smaller cut was sufficient. The minutes also showed that the Fed was divided on what to do next, with some arguing for further rate cuts, while others were hesitant to do so. On Thursday, the Labor Department released its monthly jobs report, which showed that the U.S.
The Euro and Pound look to capitalize on potential dollar weakness following US debt deal. Low liquidity and the hawkish repricing of Fed Rate hike probabilities provide downside risk. Has the Dollar rally run its course?
US President Joe Biden and top Republican Kevin McCarthy reached a tentative agreement Saturday night to suspend the federal government's USD 31.4 trillion debt ceiling, ending a months-long deadlock. Biden said that the deal is a compromise, and the parties discussing the ceiling increase will not get everything they want.
- European and many European markets closed for holidays. - FX focus shifts to Fed after talk of debt ceiling deal. - CAD best performing G-10 currency since Friday open. USDCAD snapshot: open 1.3596-00, overnight range 1.3586-1.3617, ...
The federal government in Ottawa has recorded a budget deficit of $41.3 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year ended on March 31. The Finance Department said the government’s latest budget deficit declined 57% from a deficit of $95.6 billion in the ...