Rate Hikes

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman stated on Tuesday that it is premature to lower the policy rate, and indicated her readiness to support further rate hikes if inflation worsens. While giving a speech in London, Bowman noted that “we have seen only modest further progress on inflation...

In a significant development for the digital assets space, the value of real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain achieved a new milestone, reaching an all-time high of $3.1 billion as of Sept. 1, according to research. This surge in value surpasses the previous record of $2.75 billion set in April...

Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is known for his takes on the economy and recent fears that a recession could happen. Here’s how Griffin saw things standing now and where they could go. Griffin on Economy: Griffin said he was anxious about the current stock market rally. Griffin, who...

The S&P 500 leaped higher in early Thursday trading action even though the Federal Reserve's favored inflation measure, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, recorded a year-on-year increase of 3.3%. The PCE for July came in higher than June’s 3% and matched economists...

In a keenly-watched address at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell set the stage for potential interest rate hikes, reiterating the Fed’s commitment to price stability. Wall Street, always ready to interpret and forecast based on Fed speak, has a...

In the lead-up to the renowned Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium, scheduled to commence on Thursday, market participants are intensifying their bets on a potential rate hike. Rate hike expectations for the November meeting have climbed again, as investors fear hawkish surprises from Fed members...

In an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal ahead of the Fed’s Jackson Hole annual economic symposium, former St. Louis Fed chief James Bullard spoke about the U.S. economy’s unexpected resilience and the potential for higher interest rates. Bullard, who recently assumed the...

The July labor market report takes center stage this week. Investors and markets brace for significant economic releases that will influence future Federal Reserve rate decisions. Tuesday provided a glimpse at a decrease in the number of job vacancies throughout June. Wednesday’s ADP...

The U.S. economy continues to demonstrate resilience. That’s according to Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari. What Happened: Kashkari aligns with the Fed’s economists’ outlook that the horizon is clear of an impending recession. Despite the ongoing...

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%-5.5%, marking the highest since February 2001. The impact the Fed's interest rate hike campaign is manifold, affecting almost every aspect of consumer and personal finance, from housing to credit cards. Let's...

Renowned veteran trader, analyst and CEO of Factor LLC, Peter Brandt, took to Twitter to share his insights on the Federal Reserve’s future plans for interest rates, predicting a series of rate cuts in the coming months. What Happened: Brandt tweeted suggesting that the three months secured...

In a recent tweet, Jason Furman, a prominent economist and former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers during President Barack Obama‘s term, shared his insights on the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to raise interest rates. What Happened: Furman quoting a ...

U.S. large-cap value stocks have outperformed growth peers by a modest margin in July, potentially indicating a reversal of the trend witnessed throughout 2023. The Vanguard Value ETF (NYSE:VTV), the largest and most liquid exchange traded fund investing in U.S. large-cap value stocks, has...

Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to raise rates again on Wednesday to the highest level seen in 22 years. What Happened: The Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank are expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. However, the key focus will be whether policymakers...

A major investment bank on Wall Street predicts the Fed will stop raising interest rates after its July meeting, but cautions investors not to anticipate a rate decrease in the near future. According to Goldman Sachs, the upcoming rate hike at the Federal Reserve’s July meeting, pushing rates...