{"id":118800,"date":"2025-08-20T16:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ironfx-com.wp-dev.int.theitops.net\/?p=118800"},"modified":"2025-08-20T16:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:23:09","slug":"equities-report-fomc-minutes-in-sight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ironfx-cn.com\/ph\/equities-report-fomc-minutes-in-sight\/","title":{"rendered":"Equities report: FOMC minutes in sight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the start of the week all three major indexes have moved lower at the time of this report. We are to review the upcoming release of the FOMC\u2019s July meeting minutes, the recent announcements in regards to Intel and the Jackson Hole Symposium, and are to conclude the report with a technical analysis of S&P 500\u2019s daily chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOMC minutes due out today<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FOMC\u2019s last meeting minutes are set to be released during today\u2019s American session. The Fed\u2019s last meeting minutes may garner attention from market participants, considering the dissenting votes from two board Governors, marking the first time since 1993 that such a scenario occurred.Hence, market participants may be looking to identify if other policymakers had considered dissenting or if the Fed may be preparing for a rate cut in the near future. In turn, should such a scenario play out following the release of the minutes, it may be perceived as dovish in nature which in turn could aid the US Equities markets. However, should the minutes showcase that the majority of policymakers are committed to keeping interest rates steady for the time being, it may be perceived as hawkish in a nature and could potentially weigh on the US Equities markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US Government to back Intel (#INTC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The White House has apparently confirmed that the Government is considering acquiring a stake in Intel (#INTC) the struggling chipmaker. Per Reuters \u201c\u00a0U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the government taking equity stakes in Intel\u00a0(INTC), opens new tab\u00a0and other chipmakers in exchange for grants under the CHIPS Act, which aims to spur factory-building in the U.S\u201d. Furthermore, per the same report, the possible stake may be 10%. Overall, the new\u2019s that the US Government is considering taking in a possible stake in Intel (#INTC) may have been a primary cause behind the recent increase in the company\u2019s stock price. In our opinion, Intel is set to greatly benefit from the Trump administration for the remainder of his presidency, given their status as a US company that has wafer fabrication facilities in the US and fits the Government\u2019s made in America narrative. Moreover, SoftBank earlier on this week announced it\u2019s intentions to invest roughly $2 billion in Intel, which may have further increased market optimism in Intel and may have thus aided the company\u2019s stock price. In conclusion, the recent announcements this week may have aided the company\u2019s stock price and may continue to do so should further positive announcements be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Hole Symposium this week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The annual Jackson Hole Symposium hosted by the Kansas City Federal Reserve is occurring this week and of particular interest will be Fed Chair Powell\u2019s speech on Friday. The speech by the Fed Chair may be significant in nature as he is expected to discuss on the US\u2019s economic outlook and the central bank\u2019s policy framework and should it be perceived as dovish in nature, it may aid the US Equities markets and vice versa. However, considering the recent attacks on the Fed Chair by the US President and in particular the comments made yesterday by the US President that \u201cCould somebody please inform Jerome \u201cToo Late\u201d Powell that he is hurting the Housing Industry, very badly? People can\u2019t get a Mortgage because of him. There is no Inflation, and every sign is pointing to a major Rate Cut. \u201cToo Late\u201d is a disaster!\u201d, the pressure may be mounting on the Fed to cut rates. Moreover, adding to the pressure on the Fed was the President\u2019s comment today that Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook should resign following mortgage fraud allegations. Overall, the continued pressure on the Fed may increase volatility in the markets and thus Fed Chair Powell\u2019s speech on Friday may be a high-impact event for the markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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US500 Daily Chart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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