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Former Fed Mester on CNBC says” 25 or 50 bp in cuts is really a close call. Good case for series of 25 basis points cutsThe Fed is starting a series of cuts to bring restrictiveness back downIt is time to start a new phase of bringing rates…

On the day: Stoxx 600 -0.5%German DAX flatFrancis CAC -0.5%UK’s FTSE 100 -0.7%Spain’s Ibex -0.1%Italy’s FTSE MIB -0.4% There was a nice run-up into the Fed decision but there is some angst ahead of today’s announcement in many markets. That’s usually a good thing as the Fed often…

What a day this is turning out to be. The implied odds of a 50 bps were almost 70% yesterday but have slipped back to 55% in a steady grind. The market just doesn’t know what’s coming but there is clearly some anxiety today about under-delivering. That’s led…

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There are days when you REALLY need to know the roadmap technically. For me, knowing the roadmap daily is important. The roadmap tells you the targets. The roadmap tells you the risk. The roadmap keeps you in trend moves. The roadmap prevents you from riding a trend the…

Sector Overview The current US stock market snapshot reveals a blend of vibrant highs and subdued lows across various sectors. One standout is the automotive sector, spearheaded by Tesla (TSLA), which boasts an impressive gain of 1.44%. In contrast, the healthcare sector appears sluggish, with companies like UnitedHealth…

The major indices are little changed to start the trading day. Of course, the FOMC rate decision will be key at 2 PM ET where the Fed is expected to cut by 50 basis points but the decision can go either way. What the Fed chair says, what…

FBS, a leading global broker, presents an overview of financial market trends in the context of the 2024 US presidential elections. FBS financial market analysts particularly underscore the rising investment potential of Bitcoin in the context of Harris-Trump uncertainty. FBS analysts highlight that financial markets are experiencing turbulent…