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Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
New York Manufacturing Activity Nearly Holds Up Despite Iran War, Input Prices in Check, Expectations Robust — Are Firms Ignoring the Oil Shock?
New York manufacturing stalled in March, even as manufacturers remained cautiously optimistic about investment and future business conditions ahead of the FOMC meeting.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 16, 2026, 10:12 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
DXY Futures Stall Ahead of Jobless Claims Data after Hawkish FOMC Minutes Fail to Deliver Follow-through Buying
DXY futures traded flat after a data- and FOMC-driven rally, with traders awaiting jobless claims and trade balance for the next directional catalyst.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 19, 2026, 6:28 AM ET
Monetary Policy1 min read
FOMC Minutes Show Deep Divisions as Central Bank Weighs Rate Path Amid Inflation Risks Following Iran War
FOMC minutes reveal divisions as policymakers weigh inflation risks, labor weakness, and geopolitical uncertainty, signaling flexibility on rate hikes or cuts while emphasizing data dependence and a cautious, meeting-by-meeting approach.
By Shanthi Rexaline6 days ago
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
Activity & Sentiment Indicators1 min read
US Service Sector Slows on Iran War Concerns, But Remains in Expansion, Keeping Rate Cut Hopes Barely Alive
U.S. services PMI weakened in March as Iran war disruptions lifted costs and hurt employment, while markets rallied on softer data amid hopes the Fed may take a dovish stance.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 6, 2026, 11:09 AM ET
Labor Market1 min read
March’s Blockbuster Jobs Report Makes the Case for Delaying Rate Hikes as the Fed Assesses Iran War Impact
U.S. job growth rebounded strongly in March, signaling a resilient labor market that could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts despite ongoing inflation concerns and a slight decline in labor force participation.
By Shanthi RexalineApr 3, 2026, 9:56 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
Energy1 min read
Stock Futures Extend Losses Amid Stagflationary Fears as Oil Spikes Past $84 — How to Play the Volatility
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and oil supply risks raise stagflation concerns, complicating global monetary policy outlook ahead of key economic data.
By Shanthi RexalineMar 6, 2026, 5:48 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
China Regulatory Clampdown Adds New Pressure As Copper, Aluminum And Platinum Futures Extend Losses
Metals slid as dollar strength, China’s clampdown on high-frequency trading, and hawkish Fed signals pressured prices, offsetting strong industrial demand and keeping markets cautious globally.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 16, 2026, 8:37 AM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
FOMC Week: Position for Volatility In Rates, DXY & Commodity Futures As Powell Sets The Tone
While the market expects a Fed pause, Powell’s tone and leadership uncertainty will drive Treasury futures, and dollar direction, creating short-term trading opportunities.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 27, 2026, 9:34 AM ET
Inflation1 min read
US Producer Price Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected, but Bond, Dollar Futures Shrug Off Hawkish Signal
Producer price inflation accelerated in January, driven largely by firm service inflation, underscoring persistent underlying pricing pressures.
By Shanthi RexalineFeb 27, 2026, 12:33 PM ET
Futures Trading1 min read
Inflation Stays Sticky As PCE Hits Expectations; Fed Rate Pause All But Locked In?
The Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge came in line with expectation, although continuing to remain above the central bank’s target.
By Shanthi RexalineJan 22, 2026, 10:01 PM ET