• October 9, 2024

U.S. Stocks Rise Following Fed Meeting Minutes Release

According to BlockBeats, on October 10, U.S. stocks continued their upward trend following the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The S&P 500 index increased by 0.5%, the Dow Jones rose by 0.9%, and the Nasdaq climbed by 0.38%.In the foreign exchange market, the USD/JPY experienced a short-term rise of 10 points, reaching 149.25. Currently, the USD/JPY stands at 149.23, marking a 0.7% increase. Meanwhile, the EUR/USD saw minimal changes, declining by 0.37% to 1.0939 during the day. Additionally, the yield on the U.S. two-year Treasury bond slightly decreased to 4.011%.

  • October 9, 2024

Federal Reserve Minutes Reveal Support for 50 Basis Points Rate Cut

According to BlockBeats, the minutes from the Federal Reserve's October 10 meeting indicate that a significant majority of members support a 50 basis points rate cut. This decision reflects a consensus among the members to adjust the monetary policy in response to current economic conditions.During the meeting, some participants highlighted that there were reasonable grounds for a 25 basis points rate cut in the July meeting. This discussion underscores the ongoing deliberations within the Federal Reserve regarding the appropriate measures to sustain economic stability and growth. The minutes provide insight into the central bank's strategic considerations and the factors influencing their policy decisions.