The Fed delivered a jumbo-sized 50 basis-point cut last month, temporarily vindicating that view. But the trajectory of rates is less certain after Friday’s labour market report, which showed the US economy creating over 100,000 more jobs than expected last month. That suggests there is less need for more large cuts this year and raises the prospects of a reversal in many of the trades that hinged on lower rates.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb to record on tech, oil drops
Asian stocks hit a record high, fueled by a surge in technology shares and easing geopolitical tensions. South Korea’s SK Hynix reached a $1 trillion
May 27, 2026