The United States Prepares to Defend Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke with President Vladimir Putin of Russia about Russia’s military buildup on Ukraine’s borders. President Biden was clear that if Russia launches a new invasion of Ukraine, the United States, together with our allies and partners, will respond decisively, imposing swift and severe costs on Russia. President Biden reiterated that a Russian […]
Fedwatch raised the odds of a rate hike 68.5% at its March meeting
US employment data exposed the Federal Reserve’s odds of moving earlier than expected. Unemployment in the United States fell to 3.9% and is reason enough for Fedwatch, the body that monitors the behavior of the Reserve, could raise interest rates in less than two months. Members considered that the conditions for the rate hike could […]
US production, FOMC and employment reviews next week.
This week the first revision of the economic situation in the United States is expected after the holidays. Today, January 2, more than 3,600 flights have been canceled worldwide, more than half of them in the United States, which adds to the number of travel interruptions during the holiday week due to adverse weather and […]
ECB and FOMC this week. Stimulus plans and bond purchases are key for the euro this week.
This Thursday, 12/16, important decisions are expected from governors of the European Central Bank who could delay part of a decision on the ECB’s stimulus plans, since the perspective has changed due to a new variant of the coronavirus and the growing pressures on the prices. The ECB’s Governing Council will meet on December 16 […]
FOMC: Tapering will be defined
The week of great impact begins this Wednesday with the announcement that Fed officials will make after the FOMC meeting. This is the meeting agreed to evaluate the evolution of the economy and the direction of the decisions that will be made for the United States. The event is full of expectations, as they are […]
The American job market recovers. November tapering?
This Friday, the US Bureau of Employment Statistics will release the unemployment rate and nonfarm payrolls. We expect impact with the data that will be available from 9.30AM (GMT-3). It will be the non-farm payroll report before the FOMC meeting on November 2-3. It is expected that at this meeting, they will probably announce the […]
US monetary policy under review
The great expectations of the week are located on Wednesday and the announcement that the FED officials will make, after the FOMC meeting. This is the monthly meeting that they will hold to evaluate the evolution of the economy and the direction of the decisions they will make for the United States. The event […]
High Impact Week: FOMC, BOE and Elections in Canada. Impact on dollar and pound this week
A stable market opening is expected given the activity of the central banks for this Wednesday and Thursday. Canada’s government elections will have a possible impact on the Canadian dollar. Volatility would be expected during Monday due to results. On Wednesday 3:00 pm EST we await the result of the FOMC review: announcements of cuts […]
FOMC and Unemployment Act Australia: Impact Wednesday
Two high-impact publications will be presented this Wednesday. On the one hand, the United States will present the minutes of the FOMC, while in Australia, the changes in the unemployment rate will be presented. The announcements will be at 3pm and 10pm Argentina, respectively. The Fed is expected to provide more information in its […]
The dollar prepares for the FED announcement.
Tomorrow the policy meeting of the Federal Reserve of the United States will end. Markets brace for the impact of the ads. The question is – and continues to be – when and how they will begin to reduce the stimuli implemented to mitigate the effects of the crisis. A sharp and anticipated reduction […]