U.S. Data Spurs 50 Bps Rate Cut Speculation
Quick Look: Tepid U.S. Data: Weak economic data stokes fears; markets anticipate a 50 bps rate cut by the Fed in September. Eurozone Weakness: Germany’s economy contracts by 0.1%; the manufacturing sector shows persistent contraction. Fed’s Balanced Approach: Fed keeps rates steady; hints at potential rate cut in September if trends persist. Global Central Banks: …