The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25bps as expected but it was the messaging after that spooked markets with their reiteration that inflation remains stubbornly high. Markets are now forecasting just two rate cuts for 2025 which also led to a broad sell off in equities. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence as to the significance of this.



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The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25bps as expected but it was the messaging after that spooked markets with their reiteration that inflation remains stubbornly high. Markets are now forecasting just two rate cuts for 2025 which also led to a broad sell off in equities. We ask Tony Nash, CEO, Complete Intelligence as to the significance&nbsp;of&nbsp;this.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

Dovish or hawkish? Over or underweight? Bull or Bear? Investor paralysis? We speak to leading local and foreign analyst to find out how the different asset classes and markets will react to the latest news, results and even geopolitical events.

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The Fed Maintains Their Hawkish Stance 

Amid expectations for fewer rates cuts in 2025 by the US Federal Reserve, its chair Jerome Powell and his team are likely going to have to navigate between inflation risks along with political risks, as president-elect Donald Trump takes office. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Mizuho Bank, talks to us about what we can expect in terms of how the US central bank might respond and whether the USD will resume its ascent.



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Amid expectations for fewer rates cuts in 2025 by the US Federal Reserve, its chair Jerome Powell and his team are likely going to have to navigate between inflation risks along with political risks, as president-elect Donald Trump takes office. Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics &amp; Strategy, Mizuho Bank, talks to us about what we can expect in terms of how the US central bank might respond and whether the USD will resume its ascent.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The US Federal Reserve: Preparing For Trump 2.0

Despite the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, US markets look set to continue their upward trend on the back of the recent positive economy data. Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG International tells us how what investment strategies to adopt and what sectors will outperform.



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Despite the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, US markets look set to continue their upward trend on the back of the recent positive economy data. Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG International tells us how what investment strategies to adopt and what sectors will&nbsp;outperform.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

US Market Rally Likely To Continue In 2025 

2024 has been a year where the correlation between asset classes have been distorted with equities and gold rising in tandem despite the polar risk profiles. In fact gold has risen more than 28% on a year to date basis. We ask Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, Market Gauge whether the rally will continue in 2025 and also her Fed rate outlook.



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2024 has been a year where the correlation between asset classes have been distorted with equities and gold rising in tandem despite the polar risk profiles. In fact gold has risen more than 28% on a year to date basis. We ask Michele Schneider, Chief Strategist, Market Gauge whether the rally will continue in 2025 and also her Fed&nbsp;rate&nbsp;outlook.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The Fed Maintains Their Hawkish Stance

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