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Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT can decode Fed speak, predict stock moves from headlines
The first wave of academic research applying ChatGPT to the world of finance is arriving.
April 18, 2023
US Economy
US core inflation slows only a bit, keeping Fed on track to hike
The core consumer price index — which excludes food and energy and is closely watched by the Fed — rose 0.4% from the prior month.
April 13, 2023
US Economy
Fed traders eye CPI after jobs data boost odds of a May hike
Concerns about the health of banks and the pace of credit creation will also be uppermost in investors’ minds.
April 07, 2023
US Economy
Fed opts for hike-and-see in gamble that crisis will stay contained
The FOMC voted unanimously to increase its target for the federal funds rate by a quarter ppts to a range of 4.75% to 5%.
March 23, 2023
Broker's Calls
OCBC’s Vasu Menon expects US Fed to raise rates by 25 bps; ‘banking crisis’ does not spell ‘gloom and doom’
"In a nutshell – be nimble, stay defensive, focus on quality, and invest carefully and gradually with a mid to long-term view."
March 22, 2023
US Economy
Fed rate pause is a tough call after inflation reaccelerates
Investors are now pricing in the likelihood of a 25 basis-point hike with a pause an option.
March 14, 2023
US Economy
Fed flies blind on monetary policy with rising risk of a 6% rate
Investors expect inflation to average 2.8% over the next two years, which could work out to a nominal interest rate of about 3.25%
March 13, 2023
US Economy
Powell sees higher peak for interest rates, says Fed prepared to speed up if needed
Bond yields jumped, stocks fell and the dollar extended gains following the release of Powell’s remarks.
March 07, 2023
US Economy
Fed officials warn they may need to lift rates to a higher peak
Officials next meet March 21-22, and by then they will have seen fresh reports on employment and inflation.
March 03, 2023
US Economy
JPMorgan's Dimon says Fed may hike above 5%, Reuters reports
His comments come as traders ramp up bets that the US central bank will remain hawkish in the coming months.
February 10, 2023