First Look With Surveillance: Fed to Hike, Amazon Freezes

The transcript covers global market reactions to potential Fed decisions, focusing on the anticipation of a pivot in monetary policy. It discusses market trends in Asia, New Zealand, and the US, highlighting the impact of the dollar on commodities. European markets show gains despite weak manufacturing data. The Fed's rate hike strategy and its implications are examined, alongside China's economic outlook amidst COVID-19 policies. Corporate news includes updates on Amazon, AMD, and Airbnb, reflecting broader market movements.

What factors contributed to the strengthening of the Japanese yen against the US dollar?

What were the implications of the job openings data for the Fed's policy decisions?

What was the market's reaction to Amazon's decision to freeze staffing levels?

How did AMD's performance differ from other chip makers according to the text?