How do interest rates impact Wall Street?

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3 years ago

August 29, 2022

Following a recent speech by the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about this exact same subject, here’s what happened

After Powell mentioned that the U.S. economy will maintain tight monetary policies to bring inflation under control, an index of global stock markets fell.

But at the same time, short-term U.S. Treasury yields went on the increase.

Powell’s words also impacted the dollar positively but the value of gold dropped.

So what do tight monetary policies actually entail?

According to Reuters “Powell said that it will include slower growth, a weaker job market and “some pain” for households and businesses”.

And further continued “Reducing inflation is likely to require a sustained period of below-trend growth. Moreover, there will very likely be some softening of labor market conditions.”

The Federal reserve will have a policy meeting in late September, and many are curious whether any changes will be discussed. However Powell didn’t mention it.

Many experts do believe that the interest rate hikes will continue.

Following this speech, much of Wall Streets indexes fell including Tech stocks.

U.S stocks plunged by 3% after Powell remained firm on rate rises.

And he said the Central bank ‘must keep at it until the job is done’ in relation to inflation.

Only time will tell, how this will impact the markets in the long term.

Tech stocks slide as investors rotate into small-cap and value plays

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

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18 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nasdaq drops 1.84% amid turbulent week; investors pivot to cyclical and value sectors from high-growth tech.

U.S. equity markets wrapped up a turbulent week with mixed results. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.84%, marking its worst week for large-cap technology stocks since November, while the S&P 500 remained largely unchanged. Investors are weighing concerns about artificial intelligence and potential overinvestment in high-growth areas.

Meanwhile, smaller-cap and value-oriented stocks continued to add to their year-to-date gains. Market participants rotated into cyclical sectors that had lagged, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment and appetite for risk outside the traditional tech heavyweights.

Analysts say this rotation highlights the broader market’s evolving dynamics, as growth concerns collide with opportunities in underappreciated areas. Stay tuned for further developments as the market digests these trends.

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U.S. markets mixed as tech slumps and Fed moves spark uncertainty

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Mixed US equity results as tech stocks drop; market uncertainty rises amid Fed Chair change. Join Steve Gopalan’s insights on FX trends.

US equity markets posted mixed results as technology stocks fell, reflecting growing concerns about AI disruptions. The delay of key labour data has added to market uncertainty, especially with President Trump’s recent appointment of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX joins us to discuss how these shifts could influence monetary policy, corporate FX strategies, and the broader financial landscape.

We also dive into FX trends, euro-area inflation signals, and Australian dollar movements, exploring what these developments mean for investors worldwide.

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Tech stocks and Bitcoin tumble amid market uncertainty and rising job concerns

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street plummets as tech stocks and Bitcoin fall, raising concerns about job market and economic stability.

Wall Street took a sharp hit Thursday as technology stocks and Bitcoin plunged, reigniting worries over the job market and global economic stability. Kyle Rodda from Capital.com breaks down how Alphabet and Qualcomm’s earnings may signal broader tech weakness.

Bitcoin’s recent drop also rattled crypto markets, with Coinbase shares falling sharply. Rodda explains how much of the decline is driven by market fundamentals versus shifting investor sentiment, and how rising AI expenditures are affecting investor confidence in tech.

The surge in unemployment claims, coupled with falling bond yields, is prompting concern over overall market stability.

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