Consumer Tech Weekly Roundup Covers Earnings, AI and Product News
A consumer technology roundup covers reported results, AI developments, product announcements and other corporate news from Oct. 12–16.
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Central bankers eye higher rates as AI boom fuels scramble for cash
AI spending lifts demand before supply Governments and firms compete for capital Heady tech stocks seen as vulnerable Euro zone pays price for AI, misses benefits By Francesco Canepa, Leika Kihara and Rae Wee BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — The artificial intelligence boom is setting off a global race for money, forcing ce
Fed Chair Warsh Declines to Signal Whether October Rate Hike Is Coming
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said he does not prejudge meetings, leaving unclear whether policymakers will raise rates in October. He also warned that AI’s economic transition could be “very bumpy.”
Global inflation debate puts BOJ rate — hike pace in spotlight
Global resilience, inflationary pressure dominate IMF debates BOJ chief Ueda likely to hold briefing in Bangkok Friday Briefing comes ahead of BOJ's October 29-30 meeting BOJ seen preferring to stand pat, drop hawkish signals By Leika Kihara BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — The Bank of Japan may face renewed pressure to inc
UPDATE 1 — Fed's Warsh sees US economic tailwinds, mum on rate — path view
Warsh gives no preview on rate path Global economies resilient despite geopolitics: Warsh US inflation rises faster than expected, data shows (Adds comments, background throughout) By David Lawder and Leika Kihara BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh voiced optimism on Friday about US econom
UPDATE 1 — Fed's Williams sees no need for rate hike in 2027, Bloomberg News reports
(Recasts with details throughout) New York Fed President Williams still sees one more rate hike this year Williams expects inflation to ease gradually Fed raised its policy rate to the 3.75%-4.00% range last month By Michael S. Derby Oct 13 (Reuters) — New York Federal Reserve President John Williams has reaffirmed his
UPDATE 1 — US Treasury yield peak still ahead as Fed likely to tighten again, PIMCO's Ivascyn says
(Adds details, quotes, background in paragraphs 4-10) US long -end yields can handle more Fed tightening -PIMCO CIO Housing, commercial real estate will feel rate-hike impact Ivascyn says Fed's Warsh more inclined to wait, hold rate policy By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) — US Treasury yields may
Fed minutes preview how to read policy clues
Barron’s explains how to interpret Federal Reserve minutes and what they may signal about future rate decisions. The piece also notes the Fed’s September meeting was unanimous on a quarter-point rate increase.
Fed minutes frame outlook for future rate moves
Barron's explains how FOMC minutes can reveal the degree of consensus behind policy decisions and what they may imply for future interest-rate moves. The piece cites September minutes showing a unanimous quarter-point rate increase and further debate over whether more tightening could be needed.
Fed minutes show most officials saw another hike this year
Minutes from the Sept. 15-16 FOMC meeting said most participants viewed another increase in the fed funds target range as likely appropriate by year end, while stressing that future decisions would depend on incoming data.
Fed minutes show officials agreed on rate hike
Federal Reserve minutes showed officials unanimously supported last month’s quarter-point rate increase, but differed on whether more tightening is needed. The minutes said most participants still viewed another increase by year end as likely, while incoming data will guide the next decision.
Dollar gains eyed ahead of Fed minutes
The dollar's recent advance could continue if the Fed minutes show broad support for further rate hikes, according to Infinox's Thadeu Dos Santos. A more cautious readout could reverse the move, while Thursday's jobless claims report is also seen as a possible catalyst.
Fed minutes may signal path for further rate increases
Investors will watch the Fed’s upcoming meeting minutes for signs of whether September’s quarter-point hike was a one-off adjustment or the start of a broader tightening cycle. The article says October rate-hike odds have fallen to 19% from just over 50% a week earlier.
Fed minutes may show debate over rate hike pace, policy path
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting are expected to reveal a broader debate than the unanimous rate hike decision suggested, with potential implications for future US monetary policy steps. Investors anticipate the Fed will keep rates steady at its upcoming meeting, given recent weaker employment and
ECB leadership change may complicate response to French bond jolt: Mike Dolan
A looming leadership change at the European Central Bank could complicate its response to potential spillovers from French fiscal woes and rising bond yields. Speculation suggests ECB chief Christine Lagarde may depart by year-end, potentially paving the way for more hawkish successors who might be warier of extraordin
Fed Hike Odds Collapse to 16% on Prediction Markets After Soft Jobs Report
The odds of another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in October plunged to 16% Friday after U.S. job growth came in far below expectations. Traders on Polymarket had put the probability of a 25-basis-point increase at about 69% on Monday, before softer inflation data, cautious Fed commentary and Friday’s weak jobs re
Fed's Kashkari: 'I Don't Have A Strong View' About October Rate Hike
Is Open-minded About How Fast Fed Should Raise Interest Rates Says His September Rate Projections Were For One More Hike This Year, another In 2027 Doesn't See Meaningful Tightening In Financial Conditions Given data Economy Has Outperformed Expectations Since Fed's September Policy Meeting Says He Has Some Confidence
Morning Bid Americas: October doubts as Treasury yields climb
The column says the 10-year Treasury yield posted its biggest quarterly jump in four years and that long bond yields hit their highest since 2002. It also notes upcoming U.S. PCE inflation, ADP payrolls and Fed speakers, while questioning whether markets have fully priced the Fed path.
FOREX — Dollar hovers near 2 — month peak, Swiss Franc falls, Norwegian crown rises
Dollar treads water as markets assess US rate outlook Swiss Franc up, Norwegian crown down after central bank decisions Japanese yen slips to lowest level in three weeks (Adds reaction to SNB, Norges Bank and Riksbank decisions) By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 24 (Reuters) — The dollar steadied near a two-month high on Thursda
FOREX — Dollar near 2 — month peak as investors pause after rally, geopolitics eyed
Dollar slips slightly with markets assessing the rate outlook Yen on track for first daily rise in five sessions Peace hopes fade as geopolitical tensions persist (Recasts throughout, adds comments, background) By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 24 (Reuters) — The dollar eased slightly from a roughly two-month high on Thursday as
US stocks rally as Nasdaq hits record high, chips lead gains
US stocks rallied on Monday, pushing the Nasdaq to a record closing high, as a surge in chipmakers, a drop in oil prices and easing Treasury yields boosted investor sentiment.
ANALYSIS — Global rate — hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation
(Adds Schmid comment, background in paragraph 17-19) Shift in tone towards more interest rate hikes is now evident Growing recognition that no early end to Iran war is in sight Tightening cycle would start from a higher base than in 2022 By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The prospect of a new global in
ROI — Global rates reset, AI angst and oil's long haul: The financial week in five charts
(The opinions expressed here are those of the authors.) By Anna Szymanski Sept 18 (Reuters) — Every Friday, Reuters Open Interest (ROI) distills the financial week into five key charts, spotlighting the major trends, surprises, and overlooked moves that defined the past five days. 1. Liftoff ANNA SZYMANSKI, ROI Editor
MORNING BID AMERICAS — Apocalypse later
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author.) By Anna Szymanski Sept 18 (Reuters) — Warnings of machine-driven human extinction kicked off the week, but the market's attention quickly turned to more prosaic matters, namely Middle East energy disruption and the first Federal Reserve rate hike in three years. Am
GRAPHIC — Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock
(Adds BOJ decision) Fed recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance BoE keeps rates unchanged but will pause bond sales BOJ hikes rates as expected to 31-year high By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 18 (Reuters) — Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating it
Standard Chartered: Warsh may hesitate on hikes before mid-terms
Standard Chartered’s Englander said a Fed hike is possible, but Warsh may hesitate before mid-terms.
FOREX — Yen weak ahead of BOJ decision; rate hike expected
BOJ decision due between 0300 and 0500 GMT Governor Ueda to brief media at 0630 GMT Dollar stabilises as Fed narrowly seen hiking next month Sterling level after BoE holds rates, pauses gilt sales By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The yen got off to a weak start against the dollar and the euro at t
How To Trade SPY, QQQ And 6 Mega-Caps As Market Digests Fed Decision
Good Morning Traders! Today’s session begins with markets digesting yesterday’s FOMC decision while another meaningful batch of economic data arrives, The Fed raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%—4.00%, matching expectations, with policymakers voting unanimously. Chair Warsh emphasized inflation as the F
Chips, Asset Managers and Consumer Names Slide After Warsh's Press Conference: The 10 Biggest Losers
The damage from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh ‘s first post-hike press conference was not evenly distributed. With the dot plot showing an additional rate hike and higher inflation projections, the selling concentrated in exactly the places a higher-for-longer rate path hurts most. Alternative asset managers and capital-market
Fed Meeting Interest Rate Decision Preview: How Will Stocks React?
A Federal Reserve rate hike is largely priced in for Wednesday, but JPMorgan says the S&P 500 could still swing anywhere from 1% higher to 2% lower depending on how Chair Kevin Warsh frames the move. A surprise decision to hold rates steady could prove painful. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM ) estimates the index coul