The Fed keeps a very dovish stance despite stronger optimism

Macro-economy
March 18, 2021

The Fed expressed more optimism about economic prospects, no worry about raising bond yields and saw no need to hike rates before 2024. The markets’ reaction was rather calm, but the USD plunged and the EUR/USD exchange rate rebounded unexpectedly from 1.19 to 1.1980.

Share this news :

You might also read :

June 2, 2021

The manufacturing ISM points to strong growth… and inflation

Markets are hesitant. It is a case of the glass being half full or half empty. The manufacturing ISM, the main US leading indicator, was…

September 21, 2021

Carbon and power prices soared amid spiking gas prices

The European power spot prices slightly faded yesterday, weighted by forecasts of stronger wind and solar generation despite the clean gas costs surging by nearly…

September 6, 2021

Crude prices down after US jobs report and lower Saudi crude prices for Asian customers

Crude oil prices continue to fall this morning: Brent 1st-nearby has lost around $2/bbl ($71.65) since the release of the US jobs report on Friday, highlighting…

Join EnergyScan

Get more analysis and data with our Premium subscription

Ask for a free trial here

Subscribe to our newsletter

The Fed keeps a very dovish stance despite stronger optimism

You might also read :

The manufacturing ISM points to strong growth… and inflation

Carbon and power prices soared amid spiking gas prices

Crude prices down after US jobs report and lower Saudi crude prices for Asian customers

Simplifying energy markets