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US Economy
Powell says further rate hikes needed and markets take heed
Powell's remarks suggest that the 5.1% interest-rate peak forecast by officials in December is a soft ceiling.
February 08, 2023
US Economy
Fed slows rate hikes even as Powell says there's more work to do
Powell and his colleagues lifted the Fed’s target for its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%
February 02, 2023
US Economy
Fed expected to slow rate hikes in signal work's not over
"The policy rate is likely to stay at peak for quite some time."
February 01, 2023
US Economy
Fed affirms inflation resolve, pushes back against rate-cut bets
Policymakers next meet Jan 31 and Feb 1.
January 05, 2023
Zest
Will central banks do what it takes?
The risks posed by the exit from sustained negative real interest rates extend well beyond recession
December 16, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Fed still has 'some ways to go', Japfa's AustAsia to launch IPO on Dec 15
Quoteworthy: "You can commit fraud in shorts and T-shirts in the sun." — Damian Williams, US attorney.
December 16, 2022
US Economy
Economists see Powell’s message as 'hawkish'; 50 bps increase 'consistent' with forecasts
"Real interest would rise considerably next year, which could hurt economic growth and affect financial stability": DBS
December 16, 2022
US Economy
Powell says Fed still has a 'ways to go' after half-point hike
The S&P 500 index dropped as investors digested the news.
December 15, 2022
Global Economy
Powell and the markets talk past each other
The Fed faces, and will continue to face, a tricky communication challenge
December 04, 2022
Bonds and treasuries
The treasury market's big recession trade is gathering momentum
The scale of bullishness in the long-end of the bond market right now means that there could be some turbulence for Treasuries.
November 28, 2022