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Inflation in the United States threatens interest rate cuts

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published 08/01/2024 às 07:54
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Last week, U.S. jobs data raised questions about the future of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. The numbers came - All rights: MoneyTimes

US employment data brings uncertainty about Federal Reserve policy, affecting the IPC, BDRS and international stock markets.

Recent employment data in the United States has brought uncertainty about the future of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. If the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers remain high, the Fed may decide to keep interest rates high for longer, which will directly impact the economy. It is important to closely monitor the developments of these decisions to make the best investment decisions. Furthermore, the international market is already beginning to feel the effects, with international scholarships operating in the negative, reflecting investors' caution regarding the economic situation.

Uncertainties regarding inflation in the United States have generated impacts not only on the domestic market, but also on international stock markets. Investors are keeping an eye on the behavior of the Federal Reserve and the release of the CPI, as persistent inflation could lead the Fed to keep interest rates high for longer. These uncertainties have contributed to the volatility of international stock markets, which began the week operating in the negative, reflecting concern about the direction of the global economy. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these issues when making investment decisions.

Inflation: The challenge of international stock exchanges

Inflation has been a topic of great concern in recent months, directly affecting international stock markets. With the recent announcement of Federal Reserve on the minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, investors are paying attention to the impacts that inflation may have on global markets.

The Consumer Price Index, which is used as a benchmark to measure inflation, has shown a steady increase in recent quarters. This has led to significant volatility in international stock markets, with investors looking for ways to protect themselves against the effects of inflation.

One of the options that has gained prominence are BDRs (Brazilian Depositary Receipts), which allow Brazilian investors to access foreign companies listed on international stock exchanges. This has been an interesting strategy to diversify the portfolio and protect against volatility caused by inflation.

However, uncertainty surrounding inflation has kept investors on alert, with many awaiting further action from the Federal Reserve to address this issue. The expectation is that the Fed's decisions will have a significant impact on international stock markets, as investors react to the policies adopted to control inflation.

In short, inflation continues to be a central concern for investors, who are looking for ways to protect their investments amid the volatility of international stock markets. With attention focused on the Federal Reserve's decisions and the impact on companies listed in BDRs, the search for strategies to protect against inflation should remain high in the coming months.

Source: moneytimes

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Paulo Nogueira

An electrical engineer graduated from one of the country's technical education institutions, the Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF (formerly CEFET), I worked for several years in the areas of offshore oil and gas, energy and construction. Today, with over 8 publications in magazines and online blogs about the energy sector, my focus is to provide real-time information on the Brazilian employment market, macro and micro economics and entrepreneurship. For questions, suggestions and corrections, please contact us at informe@clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Please note that we do not accept resumes for this purpose.

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