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Labor Market1 min read
US Jobless Claims Surprise to Upside but Continuing Claims Fall, Clouding Fed Rate Outlook
Mixed labor signals and steady hiring trends, alongside geopolitical risks and inflation uncertainty, are likely to keep the Federal Reserve cautious and delay potential interest rate cuts.
By Shanthi Rexaline6 days ago
Index Products1 min read
US Stock Futures Hold Losses Amid Mixed Durable Goods Orders Data, Trump Doubles Down on Threat Ahead of Deal Deadline
U.S. futures declined as Iran tensions escalated and deal prospects dimmed, while mixed durable goods data added uncertainty, with investors closely watching upcoming inflation data and Federal Reserve signals.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 7, 2026, 9:31 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Nudging Up Inflation Estimates, Flags Uncertainty Over US-Iran War
The Fed chose to wait and watch how inflation plays out in the aftermath of the Middle East shock but remained optimistic of the economic momentum.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 18, 2026, 2:51 PM ET
Growth1 min read
More Evidence of Sticky Inflation Drops Even As Growth Disappoints — Stagflation Risk Looms?
Economic data signals stagflation risks as inflation stays sticky and growth softens, while resilient labor markets complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 13, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Precious Metals1 min read
Gold Bucks Its Safe Haven Role To Underperform in Iran-War Fueled Market Crisis: What’s Driving the Bullion?
Gold pauses after huge 2025 rally as stronger dollar, rising real yields and Fed pause expectations curb safe-haven demand despite Iran war.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 11, 2026, 3:23 PM ET
Inflation1 min read
Americans Were Calm on Inflation Just Ahead of Iran War, shows NY Fed Survey: Now onto Fed Decision as Oil Shock Looms
U.S. February inflation expectations eased slightly, but oil price surge clouds outlook ahead of Fed meeting, keeping markets cautious.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 9, 2026, 1:52 PM ET
Forex1 min read
US Dollar Futures Hit One-Month High as US-Iran Conflict Rages On, Sparking Safe-haven Demand
The Dollar Index futures climbed past 99 on safe-haven demand and rate pause bets, while Japanese Yen Futures weakened despite rising yields.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 3, 2026, 7:09 AM ET
Speeches1 min read
Fed’s Goolsbee, Bostic Signal Rates to Stay Higher for Longer Amid Sticky Inflation — Time to Accumulate Dollar on Dips?
Fed officials highlight sticky inflation, downplay weak jobs data, and caution against premature rate cuts, reinforcing a higher-for-longer policy stance.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 24, 2026, 10:27 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Long USD Bias Strengthens as New York Fed Survey Signals Expansion and Reignites Inflation Pressures
New York Fed manufacturing index stayed positive in February, signaling regional expansion, in turn tempering expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 17, 2026, 11:27 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Weak Jobs Market Signals Keep Rate Expectations in Flux — Traders Position for Lower Yields and a Softer Dollar
Labor indicators point to weakening demand, rising layoffs, and softening hiring momentum, signaling a fragile labor market and cooling wage pressures.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 6, 2026, 8:37 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
US Economy Steamrolls Ahead: Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected, 4-Week Average At 2-Year Low, Q3 GDP Growth Revised Up
Jobless claims remain low while GDP growth accelerates, signaling labor market resilience, economic momentum, making a case for pausing rate cuts.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 22, 2026, 9:35 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow Model Now Pegs Q4 Growth At 5.4%, Bolstering Case For Rate Pause Next Week
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow lifted Q4 growth to 5.4%, highlighting strong consumption and investment; equities dipped, dollar firmed, while bond yields fell amid steady-rate expectations.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 21, 2026, 2:07 PM ET