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IGA CAPITAL: WEEKLY ECONOMIC REPORT
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 I. Monetary Conditions and Interbank Rates As of early January 2026, major central bank benchmarks and interbank rates reflect the following levels: Federal Funds Rate: The effective Federal Funds Rate remains at 3.64% . SOFR (United States): The 30-Day Average Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is 3.747% , while the 90-Day Average stands at 3.984% . EIBOR (UAE): The 3-Month Emirates Interbank Offered Rate (EIBOR) is fixed at 3.629% .
Joshua Hawley
Jan 72 min read


Weekly Economic Update: IGA Capital
Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 I. 2025 Global Macroeconomic Recap The 2025 economic landscape was characterized by a gradual moderation in inflation and divergent growth paths across major economies. Growth Outlook: Global real GDP growth is estimated at 3.0% for 2025. Advanced economies faced a sharper slowdown, averaging 1.5% growth. Inflationary Trends: Global headline inflation is projected to have fallen to 4.2% in 2025 from 5.7% in 2024. II. Global Equity Indice
Joshua Hawley
Dec 31, 20254 min read
IGA CAPITAL: WEEKLY MACROECONOMIC BRIEFING
Structural Analysis: Monetary Expectations and Asset Class Dispersion Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 I. Monetary Policy and Global Interbank Dynamics The Federal Reserve's observed stance remains within the established range, with the Fed Funds Rate Effective registering 3.88% as of the reporting date, denoting a minor +2 basis point (bps) appreciation over the prior month [5]. This stability contrasts with the persistent forward pricing of an imminent easing cycle across
Joshua Hawley
Dec 1, 20253 min read
IGA CAPITAL WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE
Structural Liquidity and Asset De-risking Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 I. Global Liquidity and Interbank Funding Rates The current environment continues to reflect significant fragmentation in the cost of credit across key global jurisdictions, juxtaposed with forward expectations of monetary easing in the US. Benchmark Index Current Rate Date of Fix Jurisdiction Source Fed Funds Rate Effective 3.88% 24-Nov-25 United States [5] 1M Term SOFR 3.954% 24-Nov-25 United States
Joshua Hawley
Nov 25, 20252 min read
IGA Weekly Market Update
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 I. Global Liquidity Structure and The Price of Credit The Federal Reserve's primary intervention mechanism, the Fed Funds Rate Effective , registers at 3.88% , reflecting a 23 basis point (bps) decline over the one-month period [cite: 5, 13]. Market expectations, derived from the futures complex, project persistent monetary loosening through the subsequent year, with the Implied Policy Rate falling to 3.26% by the July 29, 2026, FOMC meeting [cite
Joshua Hawley
Nov 19, 20253 min read
IGA CAPITAL ECONOMIC BRIEF: WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3, 2025
The Illusion of Stability: Policy Rates, Credit Expansion, and the Fiat Mirage The market's persistent reliance on centrally planned monetary accommodation has driven forward rates into territory that is structurally misaligned with the economic reality of credit risk and inflationary pressure. The current environment is a predictable consequence of discretionary monetary intervention, creating a financial landscape defined by artificially low capital costs and signaling the
Joshua Hawley
Nov 4, 20253 min read
IGA CAPITAL ECONOMIC BRIEF
WEEK OF OCTOBER 27, 2025 The Inflationary Nexus of Risk and Decelerating Growth The market equilibrium for the Week of October 27, 2025, is defined by an accelerating divergence between risk-on equity performance and structural stress in the leveraged credit sector. The primary analytical challenge remains synthesizing the high-velocity surge in precious metals with softening consumer demand forecasts. Global Macro and Forward Rate Path The consensus view for a soft landing
Joshua Hawley
Oct 29, 20253 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
For the week beginning October 13, 2025, global markets showed continued strength in equity and commodity valuations, while fixed income stability reinforces a period of measured optimism. The core focus remains on the trajectory of global rates and the unique investment environment in the UAE. United Arab Emirates (UAE) Market & CRE The UAE market presents a highly liquid and competitive environment for real estate funding. EIBOR Pricing: The local benchmark EIBOR remains
Joshua Hawley
Oct 15, 20253 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Joshua Hawley September 23rd, 2025 Market Overview U.S. equity markets saw solid performance. The S&P 500 gained 4.4% over the last...
Joshua Hawley
Sep 23, 20253 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Joshua Hawley Sept 15, 2025 For the week beginning September 15, 2025, markets experienced a rally in equities, while sovereign bond...
Joshua Hawley
Sep 15, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
September 2, 2025 Joshua Hawley Equity markets continue to show strength with major U.S. indices climbing, while fixed income markets and...
Joshua Hawley
Sep 2, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
August 25th, 2025 Joshua Hawley Market Overview U.S. equity markets advanced for the week beginning August 25, 2025. The S&P 500 saw a...
Joshua Hawley
Aug 25, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
Joshua Hawley, August 18th, 2025 Market Overview U.S. equity markets advanced for the week ending August 15, 2025. The S&P 500 saw a...
Joshua Hawley
Aug 18, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Joshua Hawley CEO August 11th, 2025 Market Overview Markets rallied at the close of last week, with technology stocks leading the way,...
Joshua Hawley
Aug 11, 20253 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Economic Update
Monday, August 4, 202 Macro & Rates Overview As of the latest update, economic data continues to support the prevailing narrative of a...
Joshua Hawley
Aug 5, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Monday, July 28, 2025 Macroeconomic Overview Markets this week remain attentive to signals from the Federal Reserve ahead of the upcoming...
Joshua Hawley
Jul 29, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Markets Update
Week of July 21, 2025 Market Overview Global markets continue to price in a more accommodative monetary environment heading into Q4 2025....
Joshua Hawley
Jul 22, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Economic Update
Week of July 14, 2025 Joshua Hawley Macroeconomic Overview Markets continued to reflect cautious optimism as the Federal Reserve’s...
Joshua Hawley
Jul 15, 20253 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Market Update
June 23, 2025 Global Market Overview Equities : The S&P 500 ticked higher, while tech-led strength lifted the Nasdaq . Volatility...
Joshua Hawley
Jun 23, 20252 min read


IGA Capital Weekly Economic Update
Week of May 5, 2025 Overview As global markets continue to reprice interest rate expectations and investors digest central bank signals,...
Joshua Hawley
May 5, 20252 min read
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