A rate hike of 50 basis points is completely off the table, at least as far as markets and the experts are concerned. With the February CPI report now in the books, we turned to economists, strategists, investment officers and other pros for their thoughts on what the inflation data ...
"What the Fed is doing is trying to beat back inflation. And so, by raising rates, it's going to cost you more if you need a mortgage," she said. "It's going to cost you more if you need an auto loan. It's going to cost you more if you are carrying credit card debt." So...
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
Inflation: What If the Economists Are Wrong? Sellout Symposium Studies the ProspectBrett D. Fromson
"It peaked at 11.1%. Inflation has broadly been coming down. The Bank of England is cutting interest rates. "Nevertheless, it is still above the Bank's target and some economists are getting jittery about that. "The fear is that Rachel Reeves's budget might n...
Economists break down why consumer prices are so high right now. ByCatherine Thorbecke November 13, 2021, 10:12 PM 2:04 What to know about surging inflation in US Inflation has risen at the highest rate in three decades, according to new data from the Labor Department. ...
The federal Liberals unveiled a series of measures aimed at addressinghousing affordabilityin theirNov. 21 fiscal update, but also emphasized the need to keep government finances under control. Here’s what economists are saying about the update and what it means for spending this year, and into...
Economists confirmed that June’s high inflation will likely push the Fed to continue raising interest rates in an attempt to bring prices back down. "There is a higher chance that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 75 basis points if not more by the end of the month given ...
The de facto consensus on stagflation among most economists and policymakers has been to essentially redefine what they mean by the term inflation in the era of modern currency and financial systems. Persistently rising price levels and falling purchasing power—i.e., inflation—are just normal cond...
Buy inflation-protected securities: Some financial products are linked to inflation (often via changes in CPI), such asTreasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, which adjust prices to offset inflation. Some permanent life insurance products and annuities may also have an option to be adjusted...