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Global Markets
Stocks face another sharp slide after Powell's hawkish pivot
"The game of assessing the Fed .. has shifted from guessing how high the peak rate might be to also how long it might stay"
August 28, 2022
US Economy
US inflation runs cooler than forecast, easing pressure on Fed
The data may give the Fed some breathing room
August 11, 2022
US Economy
Are interest rates at neutral? Markets certainly hope so
The Fed took way too long to understand and to respond properly to inflation
July 28, 2022
Investing strategies
What analysts say is next for Asian markets after Fed decision
The Fed's decision was broadly as expected much of the impact should be priced in.
July 28, 2022
US Economy
Fed to inflict more pain on economy as it readies big rate hike
"Inflation is entrenched and spreading," said former Fed vice chair and Brookings Institution senior fellow Donald Kohn.
July 25, 2022
US Economy
Fed sees 'more restrictive' rates possible if inflation persists
The FOMC viewed maintaining the central bank’s credibility to control inflation as crucial.
July 07, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: China's economy shows signs of improvement as Covid eases; Powell says US economy in strong shape
"The bigger mistake to make — let’s put it that way — would be to fail to restore price stability" — US Fed chairman Jerome Powell
July 01, 2022
US Economy
Powell says US economy in strong shape, Fed can avert recession
"We hope that growth will remain positive."
June 29, 2022
US Economy
Powell sees ongoing Fed rate hikes needed to tame hot inflation
"We anticipate that ongoing rate increases will be appropriate."
June 22, 2022
US Economy
Fed hikes 75 basis points; Powell says 75 or 50 likely in July
"Clearly, today’s 75 basis-point increase is an unusually large one and I do not expect moves of this size to be common."
June 16, 2022