Fed Minutes Point to Continued, Gradual Interest-Rate Increases
Federal Reserve officials signaled they see a strong economy justifying continued interest-rate increases and said they will watch for evidence their moves are keeping economic growth on an even keel, minutes of their September policy meeting showed......»»
Dow closes down 352 points after Fed hikes rates, and signals 2 -- not 3 -- increases next year
Jittery investors reacted negatively to the Fed's decision to hike its key interest rate by a quarter point. The Dow fell 352 points on.....»»
Fed minutes show policymakers urging patience on rate hikes
A range of Federal Reserve policymakers said last month they could be patient about future interest rate increases and a few did not support the central bank's rate increase that month, minutes from their Dec. 18-19 policy meeting showed......»»
Fed minutes show policymakers urging patience on rate hikes
A range of Federal Reserve policymakers said last month they could be patient about future interest rate increases and a few did not support the central bank's rate increase that month, minutes from their Dec. 18-19 policy meeting showed......»»
Stocks Finish Day With Gains After Fed Minutes
U.S. shares edged higher, boosted by optimism over trade talks and signs the Federal Reserve will stay flexible with its interest-rate increases......»»
Fed minutes: Officials divided over future interest-rate hikes as they plan to bring balance-sheet runoff to an end this year
Federal Reserve officials broke into two camps about future interest-rate hikes, according to minutes of the January meeting released Wednesday. One camp of "several" officials argued that rate increases might be needed only if inflation outcomes w.....»»
Could The War in Ukraine Could Push Oil To $100 A Barrel?
The short answer is that it already has. Shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 22, 2022, the price of Brent crude soared by over 50%. Since that high point, a combination of US-led sanctions, interest-rate hikes by the Federal Re.....»»
Mortgage Rates Continue Edging Toward 7%
The 30-year-fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% this week, marking a second week of increases and continued edging toward 7%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PM.....»»
SPY Finishes Lower Wednesday Despite Gains From Target, AMD
U.S. indices were trading lower Wednesday amid continued weakness in tech stocks as investors weigh the Fed's April minutes. Inflation and concerns of future rate hikes have weighed on investor sentiment recently. read more.....»»
Don"t buy into fears that the Federal Reserve is about to make a sudden change to their support for the economy
Worries about a sudden tightening or move towards interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve are unfounded based on Fedspeak and history. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Getty Images / Tasos Katopodis There's been nois.....»»
Dow futures point to opening gain of more than 250 points ahead of Fed decision
Stock futures rose in overnight trading on Tuesday as investors looked for guidance from the Federal Reserve on the future path of interest rates with a gradual reopening of the economy in sight......»»
Dow futures point to gain of more than 250 points ahead of Fed decision
Stock futures rose in overnight trading on Tuesday as investors looked for guidance from the Federal Reserve on the future path of interest rates with a gradual reopening of the economy in sight......»»
Peso lower as Banco de Mexico delivers surprise rate cut and rolls out billions in stimulus in latest reaction to coronavirus
Mexico's central bank, the Banco de Mexico, cut its key interest rate by half-a-percentage point on Tuesday to 6%. Policy makers in Mexico also rolled out a more than $30 billion stimulus package to "foster an orderly behavior of financial marke.....»»
Fed slashes rate to near zero to counter coronavirus as Fauci warns "worst is yet ahead"
The Fed slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to n.....»»
"Dusting Off The Financial Crisis Playbook:" Dow Futures Point To Drop After Fed Announces Emergency Rate Cut
The U.S. stock futures market fell at the open Sunday evening, not long after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to zero to 0.25%, the first time interest rates have been that low since the 2008-2009 financial crisis. read more.....»»
Fed slashes rate to near zero to counter coronavirus as Trump official warns "worst is yet ahead"
The Fed slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to n.....»»
London Markets: U.K. bond yields rise after coordinated half-point rate cut and fiscal stimulus package
The extraordinary events in financial markets on Wednesday saw the Bank of England surprise markets with a half percentage point interest rate cut — and the yield on U.K. bonds rise......»»
Britain fires with both barrels: emergency rate cut and budget boost
The Bank of England cut interest rates by half a percentage point to 0.25% and announced measures to support bank lending ahead of a budget that is set to open the taps on spending to bolster Britain's economy against the coronavirus outbreak......»»
Fed cuts rates half point in emergency move; stocks sink
The Federal Reserve delivered an emergency half-percentage point interest rate cut Tuesday in a bid to protect the longest-ever economic expansion from the spreading coronavirus. “The coronavirus... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Can the Fed save the economy, and your 401(k), from the coronavirus? It doesn"t look like it.
The Fed cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point in an emergency move Tuesday. Can it offset the.....»»
Fed"s Bullard says policy rate is in "right place" for now
The emergency half-point interest rate cut put the U.S. central bank's benchmark rate in the "right place," said St Louis Fed President James Bullard on Wednesday. "We got the .....»»