September Fed rate hike still a possibility despite Asia jitters
And what if there is no lift-off in September?
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US consumer confidence surges in August
US consumer confidence surged to 101.5 in August thanks to the positive evolution of the labour market.
August: a month prone to shocks
There has been a severe downward correction in global expectations in August.
What will lower oil prices mean for US economy?
LONDON | UBS | Lower oil prices are evaluated as essentially “a wash” for the US economy.
Timing for Fed rate hike lift-off still uncertain
FOMC members need more evidence that inflation is moving toward their goal and the improvement in the labour market is sufficient and sustainable.
What does Fed exit mean for equities?
UBS analysts explain some key aspects of Fed’s challenging task starting in September.
Stocks should react overall positively to Fed rate hike
An upcoming Fed interest rate hike now seems to be one of markets’ main focal points and concerns.
US GDP GROWTH ACCELERATES IN Q2
The US economy is gaining momentum in the second quarter with an estimated 2.3% growth, supported by consumption and construction investment.
FED keeps the door open in July
LONDON | Barclays | The US dollar strengthened after the FOMC left the door open for a September move, although it did not provide any strong signal for the timing of the first hike.
Can a modern economy generate Jeb Bush’s real 4% GDP growth? Yes, but not with tight money
NEW YORK | July 17, 2015 | By Benjamin Cole via Marcus Nunes’ Historinhas | GOP presidential hopeful Jeb Bush has generated some blog-blabbing on his pronouncement that the U.S. GDP could and should grow at 4% real annually.