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September FOMC Meeting

The Fed Raises the Stakes and Cuts by 50 Basis Points

The FOMC concluded its September meeting this Wednesday with the announcement of a 50 basis point interest rate cut. The monetary authority announced the half-percentage-point cut, thus beginning an easing policy it hadn't implemented since the early days of the pandemic. “In light of progress on inflation and the balance of risks, the Committee decided ...

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There’s No Longer Any Doubt, Fed Cuts Are Coming!

U.S. macroeconomic data and statements from Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the recent Jackson Hole symposium have solidified the expectation that this Wednesday, the Fed will announce an interest rate cut with its FOMC statement. The main conclusions of the inflation report from the second week of September, ahead of this week’s Fed meeting, suggest ...

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In the U.S. Market

eToro Reaches an Agreement With the SEC and Will Focus Its Trading Activity on a Limited Set of Crypto Assets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that eToro USA LLC has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle charges related to its online trading platform for operating as an unregistered broker and clearing agency. "eToro has agreed to cease and desist from violating applicable federal securities laws and will limit the crypto ...

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Insights by Thornburg IM

Will Cash Be Dethroned? Why Bonds Should Reign Going Forward

In the world of investing, fixed income has traditionally been associated with stability and income generation. This role has been uniquely challenged since the spring of 2022, when the Federal Reserve (the Fed) embarked on a series of massive rate hikes – at one point, four 75 basis points hikes in a row – which ...

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According to Official Data

Brazilian Fund Industry Records Strong Net Inflows in August, Driven by Fixed Income

The Brazilian investment fund industry closed August with positive net inflows of 11.7 billion reais (more than 2 billion dollars), according to data from the Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Market Entities. Cumulatively in 2024, financing has already reached 286.2 billion reais (more than 50 billion dollars), with a strong focus on fixed income ...

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With Information From KKR, Sanctuary, ...

The Employment Data Provides Certainty of a Rate Cut; the Question Is No Longer When but by How Much

U.S. employment figures showed a slowdown in the economy, paving the way for the much-anticipated interest rate cuts in September. However, with an economy losing momentum in job creation but maintaining strong budgets for wages, the question is now how much the Fed will cut rates next week. According to an analysis by alternative asset ...

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Improvements in Procedures

The SEC Accuses Six Credit Rating Agencies of Significant Failures in Record-Keeping

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced charges against six nationally recognized statistical rating organizations for significant failures by the firms and their staff in maintaining and preserving electronic communications. The firms involved in this action include Moody’s Investors Service, S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, HR Ratings de México, A.M. Best Rating Services, and ...

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With Víctor Rojas Fernández at ...

BBVA Mexico Inaugurated a Nearshoring Office in Houston

BBVA Mexico opened its new Corporate and Government Banking representation office in Houston, Texas, a region of the United States known for its diverse industrial sectors, including aerospace, manufacturing, energy, biotechnology, digital technology, logistics, and transportation, the bank announced in a statement. The new office offers investment advisory services, financial tools, and access to the ...

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São Paulo, Center of the ...

XP Expert, the Unmissable Conference, Witnesses the Duel Between Bernal and El Erian

The largest investment conference in the world was held in São Paulo without much international attention, with Brazilians as the protagonists of their own achievement. More than 50,000 people and 250 exhibitors participated on August 30 and 31 in XP Expert, an event that showcases both quantity and quality, culminating in a showdown of experts: ...

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J.P. Morgan Private Bank Report

Time to Study: 3 Principles for the Portfolio

Back to school arrives in the US and after a tumultuous August, the market is looking to recover the losses of Black Monday on the promise of a rate cut by the Fed. With the S&P 500 adding another 6% last month and accumulating 17% year-to-date with rate cuts just around the corner the J.P. ...

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Effective on October 1

Federal Reserve Board Announces Final Individual Capital Requirements

The Fed Board announced in a statement the final individual capital requirements for all large banks. The margins, which will take effect on October 1, are the result of the stress test conducted earlier this year, the Fed explained. The capital requirements for large banks are based on the results of the Board's stress test, ...

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In Jackson Hole

Powell: “The Time Has Come for policy to adjust”

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced this Friday at the Jackson Hole symposium that the time for monetary policy tightening has arrived, but the pace will depend on macroeconomic data. "The time has come for policy to adjust. The direction of travel is clear, and the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on ...

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