China and Japan, the two major creditors, reduced their holdings of US bonds in July: China's total holdings decreased by nearly 40 billion US dollars this year.
On Wednesday, September 19th local time, the US Department of Treasury released the Treasury International Capital (TIC) report for July 2024. The report shows that the scale of US Treasury holdings by foreign investors reached a new all-time high in July. However, the two largest foreign debt holders of the US, Japan and China, both chose to reduce their holdings.
The global major changes have begun! The stock markets in Japan and South Korea opened high. Which assets are affected by the interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve?
The era of great changes has already begun!
Futu Morning News | The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 50 basis points, and the US stock market sees a roller coaster market! Powell: Don't think this is a new pace of interest rate cuts.
"Fed Horn": The Federal Reserve is actually making up for lost time; Polls: Harris leads Trump in swing states Pennsylvania and Michigan; Apple is up nearly 2%, and Morgan Stanley is expected to take over its credit card project from Goldman Sachs.
The Federal Reserve has made a rare and significant cut of 50 basis points! Powell: Don't think this is a new pace of rate cuts.
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's hawkish comments indicate that the Fed's economic forecast summary does not indicate any urgency to cut interest rates. Monetary policy decisions will be driven by data, and rate cuts will be accelerated, slowed down, or paused as needed. He stated that the increased downside risks to US employment are worth watching, and the subsiding upside risks to inflation are encouraging, but the fight against inflation is not yet won. The Fed does not have a predetermined policy path and will decide on actions at future meetings.
TOP 20 transaction volume | Nvidia fell nearly 2%, with a transaction volume of over 35.5 billion US dollars; Apple rose nearly 2%, and Goldman Sachs is expected to take over its credit card project from Goldman Sachs.
On Wednesday, Nvidia, ranking first in trading volume, fell 1.92% with a turnover of $35.556 billion. Tesla, ranking second, fell 0.29% with a turnover of $17.913 billion. Apple, ranking third, rose 1.80% with a turnover of $13.189 billion.
Powell emphasized: the substantial interest rate cut is to stabilize the employment market, and the U.S. economy is still in a strong state.
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell pointed out at the press conference that the main purpose of this rate cut is to stabilize the employment market.
The Federal Reserve announces! 50 basis points cut, Powell's heavyweight statement!
The Fed's interest rate cut is finally here!
Here comes the full text! Powell's press conference was quite hawkish, causing a major reversal in assets. What did he say exactly? (Chinese-English Comparison)
If the economy remains stable and inflation continues to exist, the Federal Reserve will switch to cutting interest rates more slowly; if the labor market unexpectedly weakens or inflation decreases faster than expected, it is also prepared to respond with aggressive interest rate cuts.
Gundlach Says the Fed Still a Bit Behind the Curve After Large 50bp Rate Cut
IShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF Options Spot-On: On September 18th, 912.84K Contracts Were Traded, With 5.3 Million Open Interest
On September 18th ET, $iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT.US)$ had active options trading, with a total trading volume of 912.84K options for the day, of which put options accounted for 42.57%
Treasury Yields Settle Higher in Choppy Trade After Fed's Big Cut -- Market Talk
Express News | Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: It should not be assumed that a 50 basis point rate cut represents a new rhythm.
Express News | Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: The Federal Reserve will accelerate, slow down, or pause interest rate cuts as appropriate.
S&P 500, Gold Strike All-Time Highs After Fed Cuts Rates For First Time In 4 Years, Stocks Climb
Express News | Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: The overall strength of the US economy has cooled down the labor market from its previous overheated state.
Express News | The Federal Reserve raised its forecast for the US unemployment rate to 4.4% in 2024 and lowered its forecast for US GDP growth to 2.0% in 2024.
Express News | The Federal Reserve's policy statement: Inflation has made further progress towards the 2% target, but still remains at a "slightly high" level.
Express News | The Federal Reserve dot plot: The Federal Reserve expects the federal funds rate to be 4.4% at the end of 2024.
Express News | The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point rate cut, initiating an interest rate reduction cycle.
Former Federal Reserve "Hawk King": Interest rates should be cut by 25 basis points tonight, otherwise there will be no defense.
Brad believes that the Federal Reserve cannot defend a 50 basis point rate cut. The former 'Fed gossip agency' also stated that the communication of a 50 basis point rate cut is more challenging.