The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

A better-than-expected July inflation report has boosted investors’ confidence, leading to the benchmark indices hitting multi-months highs. Moreover, the latest inflation report raises the possibility that the Fed might loosen its policy tightening. So, here are some quality no-brainer ETFs Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU), Vanguard Utilities Index (VPU), SPDR…

The Westpac consumer sentiment index fell for a ninth consecutive month as interest rates, falling housing prices and high inflation woes mount.

On Feb 23, a day before Russia invaded Ukraine, the world crude oil price was US$90.60 (3,221 baht) per barrel. Russian oil supply disruption and demand recovery from Covid-19 dragged the crude oil price to almost $120 at the end of May, after the US and European central banks sent…

Neel Kashkari welcomed the first better-than-expected inflation report in many months on Wednesday, but said it did not change his view on the need for more aggressive interest rate hikes even if it means triggering a recession.

Telstra sees a drop in annual profit, but increases dividend for the first time in seven years. The ASX and Wall Street rally as cooling inflation eases interest rate hike fears, and the Australian dollar surges to 71 US cents as the greenback declines.

Even though the inflation declined slightly from the 40-year high in July, it stayed elevated. Therefore, the Fed could maintain its hawkish stance on tightening monetary policy, which will drive market volatility. Amid this fear-driven market, we think it could be prudent to invest in fundamentally sound stocks AbbVie (ABBV),…

Strong job market and a slight decline in July inflation reading have raised investor optimism in the market. However, inflation still remains elevated, and the positive economic data might encourage the Fed to consider aggressive rate hikes. Since these factors are expected to keep the market volatile, it could be…

New US data suggests that the worst of inflation may be over after a tough year of price increases.

Valero Energy (VLO) and Shell (SHEL) have maintained strong momentum amid the highly uncertain market conditions. With recession fears expected to keep the market under pressure in the near term, it could be wise to buy these stocks now to benefit from their momentum, which might continue for some time…