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US inflation slows more than forecast, gives Fed downshift room
The consumer price index was up 7.7% from a year earlier, the smallest annual advance since the start of the year
November 11, 2022
US Economy
Fed 'hasn't accomplished anything' on labour market, Dudley says
The Fed: Really very sorry that we're causing all the pain for you, but we have to take care of our core problem: inflation
November 07, 2022
US Economy
US inflation to pose fresh test for Powell's Fed
Policy makers are already signaling that rates may peak at a higher level than previously assumed.
November 06, 2022
US Economy
Forecast for US recession within year hits 100% in blow to Biden
A US recession is effectively certain in the next 12 months in new Bloomberg Economics model projections.
October 18, 2022
US Economy
Core US inflation rises to 40-year high, securing big Fed hike
The core consumer price index, which excludes food and energy, increased 6.6% from a year ago, the highest level since 1982.
October 13, 2022
Global Economy
Cathie Wood says US dollar strength could yet prompt Fed pivot
US monetary policy is significantly more restrictive than in the ‘80s
September 27, 2022
Global Markets
Stock bulls reluctantly fold on Fed’s grim economic message
Investors will now have to grapple with the threat of a Fed hiking to levels higher than previously expected
September 22, 2022
US Economy
Powell signals recession may be price to pay for crushing inflation
Powell's admission that there will be below-trend growth for a period should be translated as central bank speak for ‘recession'.
September 22, 2022
Global Economy
Fed tightening and Asia: When will this misery end?
There will still be risks in this region as asset valuations adjust to a new era of higher interest rates and tighter money.
September 21, 2022
US Economy
Fed to hike and hammer home hawkish message
"They have been behind the curve systematically. They have to think getting in front of the curve would be good.”
September 21, 2022