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Business News

Fed Raises Interest Rates to Highest Levels in 22 Years. How High Will Rates Go?

This is the 11th rate increase since March 2022, reflecting the Fed's efforts to control inflation.

Business News

Federal Reserve's New Program Will Make Sending Money Faster and Easier Than Ever Before

FedNow aims to modernize the country's payment system, reducing delays in cash transfers and providing real-time settlement in central bank accounts.

Business News

What To Expect From The Next Fed Meeting

The FOMC is slated to hike rates next week and it may surprise the market. Between then and now is the PCE Price Index which may sway the outlook and...

Business Ideas

Small Businesses Are Facing Higher Costs and Interest Rates. Here Are 6 Steps to Stave Off a Crisis.

For many proprietors, variable-rate small-business loans are a common part of business. Yet, their borrowing costs are set to skyrocket to double digits this year due to Fed rate hikes. Small and medium-sized business owners can't fight the Fed, but there are a few other things they can do to save — and even grow — their businesses.

Business News

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.

Business News

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.

Money & Finance

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.

Business News

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.

Business News

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.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

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.

Business News

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.

Business News

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.

Business News

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.

Business News

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.

Business News

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.