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US stocks
Browbeaten stock bulls wilt in the face of rising Fed hostility
They're getting the message now.
September 04, 2022
US Economy
Summers warns Fed on 1970s-style mistake with CPI set to slow
"We're just setting the stage for stagflation."
August 07, 2022
US Economy
US inflation quickens to 9.1%, amping up Fed pressure to go big
The red-hot inflation figures reaffirm that price pressures are rampant and widespread throughout the economy
July 13, 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
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 lifts rates a quarter point and signals more hikes to come
"I saw a committee that is acutely aware of the need to return the economy to price stability."
March 17, 2022
US Economy
El-Erian says Ukraine war effect to spur US inflation higher
El-Erian estimates the rate will peak at "very close or above 10%" before retreating.
March 14, 2022
Global Economy
Goldman sees Fed hiking seven times in 2022 instead of five
The altered prediction follows US consumer prices posting the biggest jump since 1982 in January.
February 11, 2022
Global Economy
Powell declares inflation big threat as Fed signals rate hikes
"One of the two big threats to getting back to maximum employment is actually high inflation."
December 16, 2021