Category Archives: US
Fed minutes – September rate hike off the cards?
The minutes to the Fed’s last meeting – July 28-29 – were released last night and a rate rise in September now appears a lot less likely. Despite noting that the conditions for a rate rise were “approaching”, the minutes … Continue reading
What Corbyn and Trump have in common
As people, Jeremy Corbyn and Donald Trump couldn’t be more different. Mr Corbyn seems like a genuinely nice guy, while Mr Trump is rude and brash. The latter is a good orator, unlike Mr Corbyn. The former is said to … Continue reading
When will the Fed raise rates?
An interest rate rise in the US is likely sometime this year and most private sector economists expect this to happen on September 17th. But what should the Fed should consider before making its move? It may be worth reviewing … Continue reading
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