Matt Gaetz’s move to unseat Kevin McCarthy is adding volatility to equity and bond markets.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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IPOs, Inflation Data and More Are at Risk in a Shutdown
Important economic data could be delayed, as could regulators’ decisions on mergers and new public listings.
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One Casualty of a Shutdown: Government Data
A lapse in funding would delay data on unemployment and inflation as policymakers try to avoid a recession.
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Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access
FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.
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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
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What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be over.
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
Savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers have faced bigger bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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$100 Oil Could Scramble the Fed’s Efforts to Ease Inflation
Goldman Sachs and others are predicting that crude will hit triple-digit prices, a scenario that could impact global economic growth.
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What to Watch at the Fed’s September Meeting
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory in its war on inflation. But investors will watch for any hint that rate increases might be over.
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Fed Watchers Brace for Higher-for-Longer Interest Rate
With the central bank set update its interest rate forecast, economists see elevated borrowing costs lasting through 2024.
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Fed Meeting: What to Expect on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to declare victory this week. But investors will watch for any hint that the end to rate increases is coming.
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The Strike Could Mean a Rise in Car Prices for Consumers
If the U.A.W. strike lasts long enough, it could cut the supply of vehicles and push prices even higher.