Credit Suisse's Loss Sparks European Market Decline Amid Banking Crisis
Last Wednesday, as expected, the Federal Reserve raised the reference rate by 25 bps, thus reaching the target range of 4.75% - 5%. The...
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Ballestas Group
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Awaiting the Fed's Decision
This was a difficult week for North American banks, especially for the so-called regional ones which have faced large deposit outflows....
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Ballestas Group
- Mar 10
- 1 min
Exploring the Causes and Implications of the Recent Regional Bank Failure
The Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, delivered a speech on Capitol Hill in which he stated that the Fed is willing to accelerate...
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Ballestas Group
- Mar 6
- 1 min
US Economy Grows Amid Inflation Concerns and Rate Uncertainty
The growth of the economy in the United States shows that inflation continues to be persistent and with it the uncertainty about how long...
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Ballestas Group
- Feb 27
- 1 min
The Good news is Bad News Narrative Returns
Investors are anticipating further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as Fed funds futures suggest a 0.25% increase at each of the...
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Ballestas Group
- Feb 17
- 1 min
US Inflation Moderates in January, But Fed Remains Hawkish: A Look at the Latest Economic Data
In January, US consumer and producer prices rose at a slower pace than in the previous month, but they still exceeded expectations. The...
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Ballestas Group
- Feb 4
- 1 min
Strong Job Growth and Low Unemployment Rates: Fed May Need Further Action
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rates by 25bps on Wednesday, bringing the range to 4.50% to 4.75%. Despite initial market...
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Ballestas Group
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Anticipating Fed's Move Amid Conflicting Data
The latest U.S. GDP figure showed slower growth, but a slower pace of slowdown than anticipated. The U.S. saw 2.9% growth in 4Q, down...
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Ballestas Group
- Jan 23
- 1 min
U.S. Reaches Debt Limit, Causing Congressional Tension
The U.S. Treasury Department estimated that the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt ceiling would be hit as early as Thursday, January 19th....
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Ballestas Group
- Jan 16
- 1 min
The Impact of Energy Prices on Disinflation in the U.S. and Europe
Headline inflation in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since November 2021, according to official data. The month-over-month headline...
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Ballestas Group
- Jan 9
- 1 min
Jobs Data Drives Optimism in the Stock Market
According to US Federal Reserve meeting minutes released Wednesday, policymakers emphasized their "firm commitment" to returning...
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Ballestas Group
- Jan 2
- 1 min
2022 a Year Defined by Inflation Pressure, Aggressive Fed Policy & Geopolitical Tension
Existing home sales fell in November for the sixth time, falling to their second lowest level on record. The index fell 4% last month to...
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Ballestas Group
- Dec 26, 2022
- 1 min
Consumer Confidence Improves Going into Last Trading Week
The Senate approved the budget for fiscal year 2023, which contemplates spending of USD 1.7 trillion. It includes a defense budget valued...
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Ballestas Group
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Transition From Higher in a Hurry to Data Dependency
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve approved an interest rate increase of 0.5%, a smaller increase than the previous increase of 0.75%....
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Ballestas Group
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
All Eyes on Inflation Data and FOMC Meeting
The U.S. prepared new sanctions for Russia and China in relation to human rights abuses. The sanctions imposed on Russia are expected to...
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Ballestas Group
- Dec 5, 2022
- 1 min
2023 Will Focus on Economic Growth & Corporate Earnings
Last Wednesday, in a press conference, the president of the FED Jerome Powell hinted that the Federal Reserve may reduce the pace of the...
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Ballestas Group
- Nov 27, 2022
- 1 min
FED Indicates Willingness to Slow Down Hikes
The minutes of the Federal Reserve's Open Committee, released Wednesday, suggest that it will be appropriate "soon" to slow the pace of...
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Ballestas Group
- Nov 21, 2022
- 1 min
Democrats Retain Control of the Senate
President Joe Biden met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Bali, taking advantage of the G20 summit. The meeting lasted two hours...
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Ballestas Group
- Nov 11, 2022
- 1 min
FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Files for Bankruptcy
Three days from the end of the midterm elections, it is still not clear who will be in control of Congress. In the lower house, the...
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Ballestas Group
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
When will the FED Pivot?
The Federal Reserve was the protagonist in the week, after communicating on Wednesday its decision to increase the interest rate by 75...
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