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Elon Musks Weighs in on Fed's Crucial Decision to Raise Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee announced that it would be raising baseline interest rates on Wednesday afternoon.
Don't Miss Out: $2 Trillion Could be Headed to the Banking Sector
Up to $2 trillion in liquidity could flow to banks in the financial services sector. Here's how you can position your portfolio.
4 Ways to Deal With High Interest Rates in Every Part of Your Business
With higher borrowing costs across the economy, it's time for businesses to get creative with spending and investing.
Federal Economists Warn a Recession Is 'Plausible' in 2023
During the Fed's February meeting, economists cautioned that stocks and real estate prices could fall this year and inflation could persist into 2024.
Americans 'Reluctant' to Spend Big, New Fed Report Reveals — Here's What It Means
Still, the average U.S. household owes more than $17,000 in credit card debt, per NerdWallet.
How the Feds Could Regulate Crypto (and Why All Is Not Lost for Investors)
Threats of impending cryptocurrency regulation have dominated headlines in recent months, but all is not lost for crypto investors. Here are a few protections that stand in the way of a federal crypto showdown.
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan: US Economic Recession 'Likely'
Greenspan believes a recession is likely thanks to the Fed's aggressive rate hikes intended to fight inflation.
Jerome Powell Says the Housing Market Correction 'Reset' Is Already Underway
Reporters pressed Fed chair Jerome Powell to clarify what he meant by the term.
The Fed Raised Interest Rates Again. Here's What That Means for Your Wallet.
The news was somewhat anticipated after last week's less-than-positive inflation update.
Mortgage Rates Are Above 6 Percent For The First Time Since 2008
As the Fed attempts to tame rampant inflation, mortgage rates hit new highs.
Goldman Sachs Says U.S. Can Still Avoid a Recession
According to Goldman Sachs, a soft landing is still possible despite ongoing recession fears and interest rate hikes by the Fed.
72% of Economists Predict a Recession Next Year — If We're Not Already in One
There's "less clarity than usual about the outlook," according to the National Association of Business Economics.
Why the Stock Market Has Been So Volatile in 2022
How to understand the factors that have led to this volatility and recent bear market behavior.
To Fight Sky-High Inflation, the Federal Reserve Just Raised Interest Rates Three Times Faster Than Usual — And the Most Since 1994
The increase marks an escalation of the central bank's effort to cool the highest inflation since 1981.
Billionaire Investor Warns U.S. Economy Could Face 'Serious Problems' If Fed Doesn't Hike Rates Within the Year
Investor Sam Zell voiced disapproval of the Fed's decision to raise interest rates by 50-basis points, saying the economy could be in trouble if they don't hike rates up to 100.