Market Analysis
Green Startups Funding Hits Lowest Level Since 2020
Green energy startups raised about $8 billion in equity in the first quarter of the year, the lowest since 2020.
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Market Analysis
US Annual Inflation Drops to 5% in March: CPI Print
The latest CPI print showed that US annual inflation stood at 5% annually in March.
Market Analysis
US Banks Borrowed $148B from Fed’s Discount Window this Week, Highest Level Since 2008
The FDIC has also lent out $142.8 billion to two entities set up by US regulators to succeed SVB and Signature Bank.
Market Analysis
Fed Funds Futures Reflect a 43% Chance of No Rate Hike in March
Fed funds futures price in a 50% chance of the US central bank forgoing an interest rate hike this month.
Market Analysis
February CPI at 6% YoY as Tough Decision Lies Ahead for the Fed
The next FOMC meeting is scheduled to be held on March 21st, 2023.
Market Analysis
US Hourly Earnings Fail to Keep Pace with Inflation for the 23rd Consecutive Month
Wage growth was outpaced by inflation for 23rd consecutive month in February.
Market Analysis
PCE, the Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge, Rose Above Estimates in January: Up 0.6% MoM
PCE Price Index and Core PCE Price Index rose by 0.6% month-over-month in January, refueling worries over further rate hikes.
Market Analysis
Eurozone Inflation Cooled Down to 8.6% in January, CPI Declines for 3rd Month
While annual inflation has dropped in the eurozone, consumer prices still grew at a slightly faster pace than initially estimated.
Market Analysis
US Inflation Declines for the 7th Consecutive Month: January CPI at 6.4%
The latest CPI print shows US annual inflation slowing down to 6.4% in January 2023.
Market Analysis
Bank of Japan’s Unrealized Loss on Bonds Now at $68B: Increased 10x After FX Intervention
The BOJ will likely have a hard time pivoting away from its current accommodative monetary policy.
Policy
First FOMC Meeting of 2023 Brings a 25BPS Hike
After the first FOMC meeting of 2023, the Committee announced it would be raising interest rates by 25 basis points.
Crypto
Bitcoin This Week: Nigeria’s 60% Premium, Best January in 10 Years, Macro Outlook
Bitcoin is up by around 40% over the past month, marking its second-best January in the past ten years.
Market Analysis
Small Businesses Lead Hiring Spree: 3.67M Jobs Added Since Feb 2020
The hiring surge by small businesses could force the Fed to continue raising rates.