As the US moves ahead with passing a bill to raise the debt ceiling and cap government spending for two years, global economic catastrophe seems to have been averted for now. European stock markets opened higher on this news, with the Stoxx 600 index currently trading 1% up. Furthermore, mining stocks showed gains of 2.6% and oil and gas climbed 1.3% ahead of the June 4 OPEC+ meeting. The debt ceiling bill went through the Senate vote late Thursday, after passing the House of Representatives earlier.
While uncertainty around the debt ceiling bill caused some slight market rattling in the past month, attentions are now shifting towards the outlook of the US economy. Recession risk, future moves by the Federal Reserve and interest rates all bear watching in the coming period. Recent comments from officials have pointed towards the central bank possibly skipping another hike at its June meeting. However, with continued strength in US data, including consumer spending and manufacturing orders, the picture is becoming increasingly complicated.
Over in Europe, a significant drop in euro zone inflation has been observed since February 2022, but European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has stated that the 6.1% figure remains “too high.” The ECB president believes that the hiking cycle should continue until inflation reaches a 2% target in a “timely manner.” As a result, Lagarde is hinting at another rate hike this month. However, the outlook for July and September remains uncertain, according to economists.
As market conditions and indicators change, our global economic landscape continues to be shaped by various factors and policy decisions. It is crucial for investors to stay informed and conduct thorough market research before making investment decisions in cryptocurrencies or any other financial asset. Keep in mind that the author’s and the publication’s opinions are subject to change based on market shifts, and they hold no responsibility for any personal financial loss that may occur.
Source: Coingape
