Tag: Interest Rates
This was the worst first half for the market in 50 years and it's all because of one thing — inflation
A multitude of factors conspired to generate the stock market's worst first-half since 1970, but they all emanated from one word: inflation.
Powell vows to prevent inflation from taking hold in the U.S. for the long run
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed Wednesday that policymakers would not allow inflation to take hold of the U.S. economy over the longer term.
Powell vows to prevent inflation from taking long-run hold in the U.S.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell vowed Wednesday that policymakers would not allow inflation to take hold of the U.S. economy over the longer term.
New York Fed President John Williams says a U.S. recession is not his base case
New York Fed President John Williams said he expects the economy to avoid recession even as he sees significantly higher rates to control inflation.
‘Apathetic’ investors will embrace banks: RBC top analyst predicts comeback in year’s second half
RBC Capital Markets' top banking analyst Gerard Cassidy expects strong revenue growth and optimism surrounding credit will boost banks.
Turkish lira whipsaws following new loan ban that's set to affect thousands of companies
The new loan ban to certain companies is meant to shore up the lira, which has dramatically weakened over the past few years.
Russia's ruble hit its strongest level in 7 years despite massive sanctions. Here's why
The ruble has actually gotten so strong that Russia's central bank is trying to weaken it, fearing that this will make their exports less competitive.
80% of economists see 'stagflation' as a long-term risk. What it is and how to prepare for it
Stagflation refers to a combination of high inflation and high unemployment. Here's why experts are worried the economy may be susceptible to those conditions.
Here are the three things the Fed has done wrong, and what it still isn't getting right
The Federal Reserve suddenly finds itself second-guessed as it tries to navigate the economy through inflation and away from recession.
A day after Powell's assurances about the economy, markets are worried that 'the Fed breaks something'
The trouble is, the Fed's likely to get a recession anyway as data shows the economy is a far cry from stable.
Powell vows that the Fed is 'acutely focused' on bringing down inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday reiterated the central bank's commitment to bringing down inflation.
Fed promises 'unconditional' approach to taking down inflation in report to Congress
Federal Reserve officials rolled out strong language Friday to describe their approach to inflation, promising a full-fledged effort to restore price stability.
Kevin O'Leary says he won't be buying bonds for now
Investors are "going to get hurt" if they're in long duration bonds right now, says venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary.
Jeremy Siegel says 100 basis point rate hike is 'medicine to stop this inflation'
Wharton's Jeremy Siegel is calling for a 100 basis point rate hike, and says markets may be "close to the bottom."
Here's everything the Fed is expected to announce, including the biggest rate hike in 28 years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to do something it hasn't done in 28 years — increase interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point.
