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A Hawkish Fed, Resilient Labour Market and a Critical Test for US Stocks (opens the original)
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Wall Street enters the week digesting last week’s hawkish Federal Reserve decision, with investors looking to upcoming economic data for clues about the direction of interest rates and the strength of the US economy.The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, its first increase since July 2023. With inflation now expected to remain above the Fed’s 2% target until 2029, the prospect of higher interest rates for longer remains a key concern for investors.Subscribe now</
The End of an Era: Warren Buffett Steps Down at Berkshire Hathaway (opens the original)
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After more than six decades at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett has finally handed over the reins, marking the end of one of the most remarkable leadership tenures in financial history.Subscribe nowKnown as the Oracle of Omaha, Buffett transformed Berkshire from a struggling textile business into a global investment powerhouse, building his reputation on patience, disciplined capital allocation and a simple philosophy: buy great businesses at sensible prices and hold them for the l
Why Most Retail Forex Traders Look at the Market Backwards (opens the original)
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Most new forex traders start with charts: support and resistance, indicators, candlestick patterns and breakouts.But currencies are driven by the economies behind them.When you trade EUR/USD, you’re trading Europe versus the United States. The key question isn’t simply, “Is the dollar strong?” It’s:Strong compared with what?If US growth and interest-rate expectations are improving while Japan’s economy is weakening, USD may be relatively strong and JPY relatively weak. That potential divergence
A Simple Guide to What Moves Markets (opens the original)
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Most investors ask, “What will go up?”A better question is:Why do assets go up in the first place?Markets are driven by a few connected forces:Growth, inflation, interest rates, liquidity, credit and expectations.Understand these and markets become less random.Subscribe nowGrowth and Inflation 📊Macro EnvironmentTypical ConditionsGrowth ↑ / Inflation ↓Strong earnings, supportive conditio
Why This Week’s Data Kept the Fed on Guard (opens the original)
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Last week’s data showed a mixed U.S. economy: growth remains positive, business investment is resilient and incomes are rising. However, consumers are becoming more cautious, confidence is weakening and inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.Subscribe nowThe message from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech was clear: the Fed is not ready to declare victory over inflation, and rate cuts may be further away than markets expect.Infla
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