Financial Market Monthly
- The US economy continued to recover, but GDP masks the weakness in some sectors 01/27/21
- The US economy continued to recover slowly, Biden’s victory boosted financial market sentiment 12/08/20
- Both Q3 GDP and daily COVID-19 cases made new record highs 11/05/20
- The pace of US economic recovery slowed, markets focused on fiscal stimulus plan and the presidential election 10/16/20
- The US economy was slowly recovering, and monetary policy is expected to be loose for longer 10/08/20
- US recovery tumbles as Q2 GDP suffered from worst-ever contraction 08/11/20
- The US economy rebounded in June, but the market is still concerned about the negative impact of the second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks 07/07/20
- The US economy began to restart, and it still faces risks in the medium term 06/12/20
- US GDP Shrinks Most Since Great Recession 05/11/20
- Unprecedent measures to prevent a deep recession in the U.S. 05/04/20
- US unleashes monetary and fiscal policy as coronavirus roils markets 03/16/20
- U.S. economy grew 2.1% qoq in Q4. US dollar strengthened with rising safe-haven demand 02/21/20
- The US economy maintained a moderate pace of expansion, supported by a strong labor market 01/07/20
- The quarter-on-quarter growth rate of the US economy has been revised up to 2.1% in the third-quarter, showing a similar and slightly upturn pattern 12/04/19
- US GDP grew 1.9% qoq (annualized) in Q3 and the Fed cut rates again 11/06/19
- US: Trade war escalated further, and Federal Reserve cut rates again in September 09/30/19
- Private consumption underpinned the US GDP growth in Q2 2019 09/11/19
- US: The Fed conducted “preventative” interest rate cut, Sino-US trade war further escalated 08/12/19
- US: Increasing chance of rate cut in Q3 07/03/19
- U.S.: Rate cuts probability rose 06/20/19
- US GDP growth in Q1 2019 exceeded expectations 05/03/19
- US:Q1 economic growth moderates notably 04/01/19
- U.S.: Balance sheet reduction to end by the end of 2019 03/19/19
- The U.S.: Slower monetary tightening and a potential trade deal with China eased uncertainties 02/01/19
- The US economy grew solidly, Federal Reserve raised rate again 12/24/18
- Results of US midterm elections were as expected, and the solid growth trend remained intact 11/29/18
- The US Q3 GDP growth grew by 3.5% (QoQ) and 3.0% (YoY) 11/06/18
- U.S.: Rate hikes could reach four times ion 2018 10/18/18
- The US economy accelerated in Q2, with a high probability of further rate hike in September 09/04/18
- The US and EU agreed to work on lower tariffs to ease the trade threats 08/02/18
- The US threatened escalating trade tensions amid retaliations around the globe 07/03/18
- The U.S. and China will have lengthy trade talks ahead 06/04/18
- The US economy maintained moderate growth and announced a series of protectionist measures targeting China 05/02/18
- U.S.: Rate hike guidance remained unchanged at three times 04/17/18
- Rising Treasury yields triggered a global equity market correction 03/02/18
- The US economy maintained stable growth, with financial markets hit new high 02/01/18
- The US: Tax reform was passed and the Fed raised rate again 01/02/18
- U.S.: Economy achieved over 3% growth for two consecutive quarters. Senate and House deviated on the tax details 12/04/17
- U.S.: Powell nominated to be next Fed Chair 11/13/17
- U.S.: The Fed will start unwinding and raise rates concurrently 09/29/17
- US: The economy posted moderate growth in Q2, with the Federal Reserve likely to announce balance sheet normalization relatively soon 09/01/17
- US: Economic growth remained moderate in 1H, with balance sheet reduction likely to start relatively soon 08/02/17
- U.S.: Monetary policy to remain accommodative in spite of balance sheet reduction deliberations 07/13/17
- US: Growth momentum remained steady, Fed likely to raise rate in June 06/02/17
- U.S.: Trump announced the Tax Reform Plan. The first quarter GDP growth slowed down slightly 05/09/17
- U.S.: The Fed raised rate again in March. The Trump Administration withdrew the healthcare reform 04/06/17
- U.S.: Expectations of March Hike Surged. Economic data pointed to steady growth 03/06/17
- U.S.: Economy growth stabilized. President Trump kept delivering campaign promises 02/07/17
- U.S.: The Fed raised interest rate again after a year 01/05/17
- U.S.: The U.S. economy continued steady expansion, raising the likelihood of interest rate hike in December 12/01/16
- U.S.: The impact of Trump’s victory on the US economic outlook remains a concern 11/15/16
- Slow growth continued in the US, Fed held policy unchanged 10/03/16
- U.S.: Labor market sluggishness rules out rate hikes 09/12/16
- U.S.: Weak growth momentum rules out rate hikes 08/12/16
- U.S.: Rate hikes over 07/05/16
- U.S.: Rate hikes off the table due to worsening labor market conditions 06/10/16
- US: GDP growth slowed notably in Q1 05/04/16
- US: A cautious Fed and moderate growth continued 04/01/16
- US: Slower economic momentum, with a still solid employment market 03/04/16
- The U.S.: Worsening economic fundamentals hinder interest rate normalization 02/04/16
- US: Federal Reserve has officially marked the end of its zero interest rate policy 01/04/16
- US: The probability of rate hike increased to 72% 12/04/15
- U.S.: Economic growth slowdown in 3Q, the Fed will discuss interest rate liftoff in December 11/06/15
- U.S.: The Fed delays interest rate hike, labor market data below consensus 10/07/15
- US: Q2 GDP was revised upward to 3.7%, Fed still likely to raise rate this year 09/16/15
- US: Moderate economic growth in the second quarter; Fed funds rate will probably rise in the fourth quarter 08/05/15
- US: US economy is recovering moderately but the inflation rate stayed below target 07/08/15
- US: GDP contracted in the first quarter but is expected to pick up pace in the second quarter 06/10/15
- US: Low interest rate environment continues due to sluggish recovery 05/07/15
- U.S.: The Fed may increase interest rate more moderately 04/08/15
- U.S.: Economy maintained moderate growth momentum 03/06/15
- U.S: Sluggish growth in fourth quarter 02/10/15
- United States: Solid growth in the labor market pushed up consumer spending 01/07/15
- US: The FOMC released minutes; Most economic indicators are positive 12/05/14
- US: The Federal Reserve as expected ended its bond purchase programs & third quarter GDP growth topped expectation 11/06/14
- The U.S.: QE will come to an end in late October 10/09/14
- U.S.: Jobs growth slows 09/10/14
- U.S.: Economy rebounded in the second quarter whilst Federal Reserve cut QE 08/06/14
- U.S.: Federal Reserve cut U.S. growth forecast 07/07/14
- U.S.: Moderate economic recovery was still on track 06/05/14
- U.S.: Economy and the labor market recovered modestly 05/07/14
- U.S.: QE tapering continued as rate hike could come sooner than expected 04/07/14

