SPX500 Cautious after Strong NFPs
The US index is subdued, as Friday’s robust jobs report raises the bar for rate cuts by the Fed and casts some doubt over aggressive market expectations
Senior Financial Editorial Writer
Nikos Tzabouras is a graduate of the Department of International & European Economic Studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business. He has a long time presence at FXCM, as he joined the company in 2011. He has served from multiple positions, but specializes in financial market analysis and commentary.
With his educational background in international relations, he emphasizes not only on Technical Analysis but also in Fundamental Analysis and Geopolitics – which have been having increasing impact on financial markets. He has longtime experience in market analysis and as a host of educational trading courses via online and in-person sessions and conferences.
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The US index is subdued, as Friday’s robust jobs report raises the bar for rate cuts by the Fed and casts some doubt over aggressive market expectations
The pair rises this week in the aftermath of the BoJ’s inaction and yesterday’s Fed minutes, which noted uncertainty around the policy path, as markets await the US jobs report
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The Fed maintained rates at 5.5% and kept more hikes on the table, but the updated projection imply at least three cuts in 2024, sending NAS100 close to new record highs
The Red Devils are having a terrible season and were eliminated from the top European competition on Tuesday, depriving the club of prize money, while the stake sale saga is ongoing
Watch today’s US Open for insights on the US inflation update and the upcoming pivotal decisions by the US Fed, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank
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