Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish message at Jackson Hole, warning that the Fed still has “work to do” if underlying inflation does not move toward its 2% target clearly and quickly. He also argued that current financial conditions may not be restrictive enough, keeping further rate increases on the table.
Markets reacted sharply. According to the latest CME…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said there is a possibility that an agreement to restore “freedom of movement” through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. However, he emphasized that negotiations are still ongoing and…
Gold, Stocks, and Bitcoin Await Key Economic Data Amid Global Uncertainty.
August 4, 2026
July Ends Without a Clear Market Trend
Gold, the S&P 500, and Bitcoin spent most of July trading within well-defined ranges, reflecting uncertainty among investors. Despite several market-moving events, neither bulls nor bears were able to establish a lasting trend as…
Two Federal Reserve officials who voted in favor of raising interest rates at the July FOMC meeting have defended their decision, arguing that immediate action is necessary to keep inflation under control.
Although the Federal Reserve ultimately voted to leave rates…
Markets Rally After Rate Hold
Ahead of the July FOMC meeting, many analysts had warned of a surprise 25-basis-point rate hike as inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. That expectation strengthened the U.S. dollar in the days leading up to the…
July 29, 2026 | 11:30 PM (Sri Lanka Time)
The financial markets are closely watching tonight’s FOMC meeting, with some analysts forecasting a surprise interest rate hike. However, FinSightLK expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged.
If the Fed…
Global markets are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision after reports indicated that Citadel Securities expects a surprise 25-basis-point rate hike.
The expectation comes as inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, while…
Global markets welcomed signs of de-escalation after the United States and Iran paused military attacks, giving diplomatic efforts a chance to move forward. The temporary halt has raised hopes that negotiations could reduce tensions in the Middle East and improve security…
U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes After Deadly Attack Kills Two American Service Members
July 20, 2026
The United States and Iran have exchanged another wave of military strikes, signaling that the conflict continues to intensify following a deadly attack that killed two U.S. service members in Jordan.
According to multiple reports, the latest escalation began after…
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said that another high inflation reading would be an important signal that price pressures remain persistent. If upcoming inflation data comes in stronger than expected, it could reinforce the Fed’s cautious approach to…