There is widespread uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve will continue raising rates as the banking industry teeters. “It’s a coin toss now,” one strategist said.
Category: Federal Reserve System
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Stock Investors Trade Cautiously Ahead of Fed’s Rate Decision
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
The New York Times – Business:Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
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How the Banking Crisis Has Had the Same Effect as a Fed Rate Increase
The New York Times – Business:Some analysts say that the banking industry tumult has slowed the economy as banks pull back on lending.
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What to Watch for in the Fed’s Decision on Rates
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates slightly, but its path is uncertain as worries plague the banking system.
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Bank Crisis Could Cast Pall Over Commercial Real Estate Market
The New York Times – Business:The market hadn’t fully rebounded from the pandemic. Some worry that another slowdown could add to fears of a recession.
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Fed Meeting Holds High Stakes for Biden
The New York Times – Business:The president is counting on the central bank to strike the right balance on jobs and inflation — and to prevent a spiraling financial crisis.
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Investors Trade Cautiously Ahead of Pivotal Fed Decision
The New York Times – Business:There is widespread uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve will continue raising rates as the banking industry teeters. “It’s a coin toss now,” one strategist said.
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U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, in a U-Turn
The New York Times – Business:Prices in Britain reversed a recent downward trend, rising by 10.4 percent in the year through February.
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Push to Insure Big Deposits Percolates on Capitol Hill
The New York Times – Business:The government only insures deposits of less than $250,000, but there is precedent for lifting that cap amid turmoil. It could happen again.
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Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates During a Banking Crisis?
The New York Times – Business:The central bank’s decision on interest rates on Wednesday is shaping up to be the most consequential of the Jerome Powell era.
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Markets Extend Gains as Focus Turns to Fed Meeting
The New York Times – Business:Relief over recent financial rescue measures pushed stocks up for a second day, as investors prepared for a pivotal decision on interest rates.
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UBS and Other Bank Stocks Fall After Credit Suisse’s Firesale
The New York Times – Business:Investors are still spooked after UBS bought its Swiss peer, with confidence in the banking sector in short supply.