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US President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. He threatened to halt trade with countries that have a trade deficit with the US if the central bank does not comply.

The US labor market strengthened significantly in August, adding 162,000 non-farm jobs, well above economists' forecasts. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%.

The dollar has fallen to 3.00 shekels, while the euro dropped to 3.49 shekels. Markets are awaiting US employment data, with forecasts of 55,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.

Bond yields are hitting highs not seen since 2008, but the US currency is not strengthening as expected. The bank's economists reveal new investment recommendations and identify preferred currencies.

A senior Federal Reserve official shifted market sentiment, leading to sharp gains in New York. Tech stocks surged alongside an unusual recovery in the cryptocurrency market.

The dollar is strengthening in the local market, rising by 0.3% to trade at 3.03 shekels, contrary to the global trend of the American currency. Investors are awaiting the upcoming US employment report.

Globes presents an update on the state of global markets. Monday morning: escalation between the USA and Iran shifts sentiment after a month of relative calm. On Wall Street, bets on a near-term interest rate hike are rising, while stock exchanges in Tokyo and Seoul are losing over 1%.

Chief strategist Yoni Fanning analyzes the US Fed Chair's recent stance and explains how it may impact the potential for an interest rate cut in Israel.

Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole marked a shift in Fed policy: moving away from excessive market signaling and returning to full accountability for inflation without external excuses.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh delivered his first speech at the Jackson Hole conference. He emphasized that price stability remains the primary focus and that the 2% inflation target is firm and fixed.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is set to speak at the Jackson Hole conference. Investors are looking for clues on future monetary policy, though markets remain calm with the VIX volatility index trading below its annual average.

Foreign exchange markets are showing slight movement ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech in Jackson Hole. The dollar is trading above 2.96 shekels, up 0.1%.

Asian markets show a mixed trend as investors await the debut speech by new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in Jackson Hole. Yesterday on Wall Street, Nvidia shares jumped 8.7%.

Three Federal Reserve officials expressed ongoing concern today about the state of inflation in the US, as the annual Kansas City Fed economic symposium opened in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They emphasized the need for action to return inflation to the 2% target.

The currency market remains calm ahead of the central bankers' symposium in Jackson Hole. Investors are awaiting Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech, which is expected to provide clarity on future monetary policy.

After its buy recommendation was downgraded and against the backdrop of a weak forecast from one of its key partners, the well-known sports brand's stock has already lost about 40% of its value since the beginning of the current year and continues to worry investors.

The moderation of inflation and the weakening of the US labor market are lowering the probability of a rate hike there in September. However, investors are still concerned and are pricing in the risk in long-term bonds. Now also in podcast version.

Ahead of the September 1st decision, amid geopolitical and budgetary risks, Harel experts assess the likelihood of an interest rate cut in Israel while analyzing global economic trends.

A dramatic review by the investment house Julius Baer presents a shake-up in global markets with updated forecasts for precious metals and a shift in the dollar-euro exchange rate outlook.

A trend reversal in the foreign exchange market: after yesterday's strengthening of the shekel, the dollar is rising by 0.3%, trading above 2.97 shekels.

Central banks around the world are fleeing from American debt and yields are hitting multi-decade highs. Psagot analyzes the direct impact on the local bond and mortgage market and recommends how to act.

US 30-year government bond yields have surged to 5.3%, offering a safe alternative to stocks. Experts analyze why this growth may signal a market storm and how it will impact Israeli borrowers.

The dollar is at a low and Israel's real interest rate is attracting demand for the local currency. The shekel has strengthened by 2.5% in a month, but IBI estimates that the fading of foreign exchange factors will push inflation back up in the second half of the year.

Foreign exchange markets remain calm ahead of Israeli inflation data. The dollar is up 0.1% at 2.98 shekels, while annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July.

US annual inflation slowed to 3.4% in July, matching market expectations. The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1% month-over-month.

The foreign exchange market is seeing moderate movements as investors await US inflation data. The dollar is strengthening by 0.1% to 3.004 shekels.

The employment report reveals an unexpected decline in the number of employed and a sharp slowdown in hiring. Economists estimate that the Fed's next move will directly affect the markets as early as this September.

The Chief Investment Officer of UBS explains why the market is misjudging interest rates and which solid asset will provide a significant buffer against potential losses.

The Swiss bank's economic review reveals new data on the massive fundraising of technology companies and explains why investor concerns about market distortion may be misplaced.

Giant investors like Ray Dalio, Jeffrey Gundlach, and Prof. Kenneth Rogoff believe that America has entered a critical phase at the end of which the government will struggle to finance its debt, the dollar's purchasing power will be cut, and its status as the dominant global power will be lost. There is a belief that the process could happen in just a few years. Why does the US have one of the...

The US President is renewing efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud. Previous attempts were blocked by the Supreme Court, which noted that any new move must strictly follow due process.

The probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September has fallen to 43.9% following weak July employment data. The number of jobs decreased by 23,000, against an expected gain of 83,000.

US employment saw a surprising decline of 23,000 jobs in July, missing the forecast of 83,000 new positions. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.

Wall Street futures signal gains. European markets are trading positively, while Asian markets closed mixed. Bank of America estimates that the US labor market added about 80,000 jobs in July. Monday shareholders approved doubling the compensation package for the CEOs.

Currency markets remain stable ahead of the US July employment report. The dollar is trading at 3.01 shekels as investors look for signals regarding future Fed policy.

Foreign exchange markets remain calm, with the dollar trading above 3.04 shekels and the euro above 3.50 shekels. Alex Zabezhinsky, chief economist at Meitav, argues that market forecasts for a Fed rate hike are exaggerated.

The coming week on Wall Street will be marked by US employment data and the continuation of the second-quarter earnings season, with Israeli companies Tower, Nova, and Wix in the spotlight.

The interest rate decision in the US led to a wave of rumors and fears of runaway inflation. Why should the giant collapse in South Korea worry us all, and how will the tensions with Iran and oil prices affect everyone's pockets?

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is considering reducing the number of FOMC meetings where monetary policy is determined. This move would mark a significant shift in the bank's management and transparency.

Julius Baer economists reviewed the Fed's decision to hold rates at 3.5%-3.75%. Despite market pricing, experts argue there is potential for further declines in US Treasury yields.

US economic growth reached 1.5% in the second quarter, missing analyst expectations. Meanwhile, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index fell by 0.1% in June, marking the first decline since 2020.

The dollar is stabilizing against the shekel following the Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. Amid new US strikes in Iran, the dollar trades near 3.08 shekels, while the euro continues to climb, reaching 3.52 shekels.

The central bank left the interest rate in the USA unchanged at 3.75%, in line with market expectations. Despite the geopolitical escalation, the latest macro data did not give the Fed a reason to rush into monetary tightening, although markets are betting on an interest rate hike in September.

The dollar rose 0.3% to 3.06 shekels in local trading as markets await the Fed's interest rate decision. Analysts are debating whether the central bank will maintain current rates or surprise with a hike.

A slight rise is recorded in the local foreign exchange market, with the dollar strengthening by 0.1% to 3.062 shekels. Investors are awaiting the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, due tomorrow.

The calm in the geopolitical arena, the drop in oil prices, and expectations for continued accommodative interest rate policy in the USA are bringing investors back to risk assets and providing a tailwind to the crypto market.

At the start of the week, amid expectations for the Fed's interest rate decision, the dollar is retreating in both global and local markets. The dollar is down 0.2% against the shekel, trading below 3.05.

Oil prices fell sharply after Iran announced a suspension of attacks, provided the US maintains a cessation of hostilities. Meanwhile, investors are bracing for the Fed's interest rate decision and a busy week of earnings reports.

Following reports from Google and Tesla that dampened sentiment due to massive AI capital expenditures, the market now faces the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and earnings from Microsoft, Meta, and Apple, alongside two major Israeli firms.

Investors have increased bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 0.25% at its upcoming meeting. The probability has risen to 38% amid surging oil prices due to the escalation of the Iranian war.