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Why a Fed pivot on rates could push markets into risk-on mode
A pause in rate hikes at the regulator's upcoming meeting could result in the US dollar trading sideways through to the start of summer
How will the banking crisis affect the Fed's rate decision?
The continuing turmoil in the global banking sector has hit the risk appetite of investors
US Fed action weighs on greenback and markets
The continuing uncertainty has made it a favourable environment for short-term trades to flourish
Why Fed policy will continue to dictate market sentiment
With US data running hot on all fronts, market participants are positioning themselves for a more hawkish Fed
Why strong US jobs growth sparked a market sell-off
The hotter-than-expected labour report has cooled recession fears but markets are concerned about the effect it will have on inflation
US dollar continues to weaken against major currencies
Cooling inflation compounds the greenback's fall as markets anticipate that the Fed will back off from its current path of increasing interest rates
Central bank rate decisions weigh on investor optimism
The US Fed, Bank of England and ECB are all expected to deliver 50 basis point increases this week
US dollar builds on its losses to fall 5% in November
Equity markets seem to be pricing in a smaller 50 basis point rate hike at the US Fed's final meeting in December
US dollar under pressure as inflation shows signs of cooling
Markets rallied on the positive CPI data, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq posting one of its best days in recent memory
US dollar to remain king as Fed continues fight against inflation
Stock markets will remain volatile throughout October and November, with a bearish bias expected in the weeks ahead
US dollar strength to continue amid stock market volatility
Hawkish central banks are becoming more aggressive in raising interest rates that will continue to put pressure on equities
Why market volatility will persist until US inflation and labour pressures ease
Weaker-than-expected US data readings will spark dollar rallies and affect stocks
US market rally could be short-lived as recession fears gain traction
The boost in equities can be seen as a relief rally before dropping back as the end of the summer approaches
Market volatility to continue under the shadow of Omicron variant
The new Covid-19 variant could potentially delay further tapers to monetary policies and tone down hawkish rhetoric on interest rates
Why weak investor sentiment is putting pressure on bond yields
The emergence of the Covid-19 Delta-plus strain has cast doubts on global growth outlook expectations
