Welcome back to our Weekly Market Wrap-up, your go-to source for the latest financial insights and market happenings.
Our Weekly Market Monitor provides topical commentary on the financial markets, highlighting a chart of the week and upcoming key economic events, in addition to a review of performance across asset classes and sectors.
Here are the money movements that you should pay attention
Fed Rate Cut Expectation and Stock Market Rally
Market optimism is high, assuming the Federal Reserve has concluded its aggressive interest rate hikes, leading to a surge in stock and bond markets. However, it’s crucial to note that this isn’t definitive. There’s also the chance that, even without further hikes, rates could remain elevated for an extended period.
My Opinion: Based on derivative market data shown below, the market has zero expectations of a December Fed rate increase. This poses a potential danger. If the Fed changes its tone in...