US Factory orders dropped -3.3% MoM in July vs -3.2% exp. and -0.5% previously
- US Durable Goods came in -6.7% MoM vs -6.6% exp. and -6.6% previously
- Also, US Core Durable Goods were revised lower to 0.4% MoM vs 0.5% exp. and 0.5% in June
Citi forecasts 125 bps in Fed cuts this year after jobs data, 50 bps each in September & December. Goldman Sachs analysts added a third quarter-point Fed cut to their 2024 forecast.
Daily Summary: Hawkish Fed fails to scare the markets (17.09.2026)
Nasdaq 100 Up 1.7%
US Open: Nasdaq, gold and silver surge following... an interest rate hike (17.09.2026)
BoE keeps rates unchanged and issues a dovish statement, thereby weakening the GBP⬇️