Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Fed

Will rate hikes work for inflation?

There are senior voices in the Fed who aren't convinced that US inflation is being caused by the usual suspects. If that's the case, then hiking rates may not help. Chris Gilmour gives us an alternative thesis.

Countdown to central banks

With 12 central banks due to make decisions this week, get ready for a potentially volatile few days. Of course, the Fed is the key.

Non-farm payrolls in focus again

With a recent change in the Fed's narrative and a focus on US data that has been largely negative, all eyes will be on non-farm payrolls this week.

Rand rallies on stronger Euro but Fed could change that

TreasuryONE summarises the global context to the Fed's decision to hike rates by 75 basis points.

The Fed shows its hand

Despite the public holidays, there's been plenty going on. After a Fed hike and ECB emergency meeting, all eyes are on Powell's Congress testimony on Wednesday.

Swimming in a sea of red

The short-term picture for the rand is concerning to say the least. The Fed press conference is critical.

Traders lowering expectations for more aggressive rate hikes by Fed as US economic growth starts to slow

Ironically, a slowing US economy has tempered expectations of aggressive rate hikes, which is bullish for equities and bearish for the dollar.

Some positives for the rand to hold on to

The rand staged a recovery on the back of last week's interest rate hike, with all eyes now firmly on the Fed.

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