FXCM Market Talk – Your Trading & Finance Podcast (Ep. 48)
048 - Fed hike expectations oscillate between 75-100bps before settling on 75bps
Inflation is still in focus as the US printed at 9.1% - the fastest pace since 1981. Bank of Canada surprises with 100bps to front load hikes due to inflationary concerns. Waller and Bullard talk down hike expectation to 75bps from 100bps. Fed funds rate has 75bps at 70% for 27 July hike. Bank earnings disappoint; this week, NFLX and Tesla kick off the tech side. Housing data is in focus on Tuesday, given Waller's comments. EU, UK and CAD CPI, UK employment data, plus a lot more in this week's podcast.
Russell Shor
Senior Market Specialist
Russell Shor joined FXCM in October 2017 as a Senior Market Specialist. He is a certified FMVA® and has an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of South Africa. Russell is a full member of the Society of Technical Analysts in the United Kingdom. With over 20 years of financial markets experience, his analysis is of a high standard and quality.
Nikos Tzabouras
Senior Market Specialist
Nikos Tzabouras is a graduate of the Department of International & European Economic Studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business. He has a long time presence at FXCM, as he joined the company in 2011. He has served from multiple positions, but specializes in financial market analysis and commentary.
With his educational background in international relations, he emphasizes not only on Technical Analysis but also in Fundamental Analysis and Geopolitics – which have been having increasing impact on financial markets. He has longtime experience in market analysis and as a host of educational trading courses via online and in-person sessions and conferences.
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