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Wall Street is in no mood to celebrate the Fed's last rate hike
Meanwhile, expectations for steep rate cuts are building.
May 07, 2023
US Economy
Warren Buffett predicts earnings decline at Berkshire units
Berkshire is often seen as a proxy for economic health owing to the expansive nature of its businesses
May 07, 2023
US Economy
Fed hikes rates by quarter point, Powell hints at possible pause
The increase lifted the Fed’s benchmark federal funds rate to a target range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level since 2007
May 04, 2023
US Economy
No confidence in the Fed
The fact is that regulators — including the Fed — have failed to keep the banking system safe.
April 27, 2023
US Economy
Fed pause: Loosening monetary policy would be a mistake
Ructions amid the problem of US regional banks will cause further declines
April 26, 2023
US Economy
Summers says recession probabilities rising, Fed nearing the end
"The Fed needs to engage in some serious soul searching"
April 09, 2023
US Economy
As Fed nears the rate peak, be careful what you wish for
No one should take solace in the potential end of rate increases
March 23, 2023
US Economy
Yellen seeks to reassure congress on banks amid oversight angst
Yellen is expected to defend the measures, which were intended to ease concerns about spillover effects.
March 16, 2023
US Economy
Goldman raises US recession probability to 35% on banking stress
Goldman’s proprietary indicators of activity growth still remain positive.
March 16, 2023
Global Economy
Powell's shift on rate hikes comes as officials prepare for March meeting
"They’re trying to correct the mistake of not sticking with 50 in February"
March 08, 2023