Woche 40 (28. September – 4. Oktober)

A solid US jobs report has influenced expectations regarding Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Investors fear that continued economic strength supports inflation and forces the central bank to maintain a more restrictive stance.

A robust US jobs report is leading to rising yields as investors fear a more restrictive monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. Inflation remains the focus for market participants ahead of the upcoming interest rate decision.

A solid US jobs report points to continued economic stability, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's inflation concerns. Market participants are now closely monitoring upcoming CPI data ahead of the September interest rate decision.

Alphabet has launched the new AI model Gemini 4 Argon for coding and cybersecurity. The stock reacted with a 1 percent gain in after-hours trading.

The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding market expectations. Additionally, figures for the previous two months were revised upward by a total of 55,000 jobs.

The US economy recorded an unexpectedly strong gain of 162,000 jobs in August. This robust development leads to speculation about potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, putting pressure on stock prices.

Alphabet is once again facing antitrust investigations that could affect the Google Search business model. Investors are closely monitoring legal developments as they could limit operational flexibility.

Semiconductor manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continues to report robust revenue figures. Sustained high demand for AI chips significantly supports the company's market position.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.6% to combat persistent inflation of 3.5%. This move underscores the global trend of restrictive monetary policy to prioritize price stability despite economic concerns.

US consumer confidence fell to 81.9 in September, reaching its lowest level since 2014. Increasing concerns about the labor market and personal financial situations reflect growing household caution in light of the overall economic situation.

The price of Brent crude oil remains above 96 USD per barrel, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East and supply risks. These energy prices could keep inflationary pressure high in the short term, further restricting the room for maneuver for central banks.

Yields on 30-year US Treasury bonds have risen to 5.57%, the highest level since 2002. This development reflects growing market expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain or even tighten its restrictive monetary policy due to persistent inflation risks.