Fed defies Trump to keep rates unchanged
Commentators say Fed has made right decision due to uncertainty created by Trump’s tariffs
Federal Reserve
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US economy contracts 0.3% as companies race to beat tariffs
Annualised 0.3% fall was largely attributed to companies building inventory ahead of the 2 April tariffs announcement
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Markets rally as hopes of US – China trade deal rise and Powell threat subsides
Prompted by latest comments from President and Treasury Secretary
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Bank of England holds interest rates amid market uncertainty
The central bank followed the Federal Reserve in remaining cautious as Trump threatens global tariffs
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Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs downgrade US growth forecasts
The central bank remained cautious as uncertain trade policy risks inflation ‘spiralling’
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US inflation registers at 2.8% as market braces for ‘step into the unknown’
US tariff discussion adds uncertainty to inflation predictions
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Analysis: Is the gold party about to end?
The asset class has been hit by uncertainty, despite performing well for the majority of 2024
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Near all professional investors expect to increase fixed income allocation over next 18 months
Majority of investors are currently underweight fixed income, according to Managing Partners Group
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Analysis: Bond market scepticism on Trump victory
Fears president-elect’s policies will be inflationary
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Calastone: Equity funds suffer worst outflows on record
Bonds balloon by £631m while money markets increase £402m
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How aligned is the Fed Committee on rate cuts?
IG Group North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses Fed appetite ahead of meeting minutes release
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‘An unprecedented surge in demand’ ahead for bonds as investors ditch cash
Most institutional investors expect up to $2.5trn of capital from money market funds to re-enter bond markets