As policymakers assess an inflation rate that persists in double digits, as well as risks in the banking sector, analysts predict a quarter-point increase.
Category: Inflation (Economics)
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7 Takeaways From the Fed Meeting and Powell’s News Conference
By raising interest rates a quarter-point, the Federal Reserve signaled that it was continuing to fight inflation, but it was holding off an aggressive move that might spook investors.
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How the Banking Crisis Has Had the Same Effect as a Fed Rate Increase
Some analysts say that the banking industry tumult has slowed the economy as banks pull back on lending.
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Fed Meeting Holds High Stakes for Biden
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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U.K. Inflation Swings Upward, in a U-Turn
Prices in Britain reversed a recent downward trend, rising by 10.4 percent in the year through February.
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Where High Interest Rates Have Sent Home Prices Sliding
In Sweden, the central bank’s fight against inflation is crimping economic growth and has contributed to a 15 percent drop in home prices.
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Fed Meets as Bank Chaos Collides With Inflation
The Federal Reserve will decide whether and by how much to raise interest rates this week at a moment when its path ahead is newly fraught.
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Federal Reserve and Global Central Banks Act to Shore Up Dollar Access
America’s central bank and its counterparts around the world are rushing to cushion markets against the impact of bank problems.
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Before Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Fed Spotted Big Problems
The bank was using an incorrect model as it assessed its own risks amid rising interest rates, and spent much of 2022 under a supervisory review.
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The Week in Business: A Banking Crisis
Meta conducts another round of layoffs. Fresh inflation data shows price increases remain stubborn. And TikTok’s C.E.O. will testify before Congress this week.
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Banking Crisis Hangs Over Economy, Rekindling Recession Fear
Borrowing could become tougher, a particular blow to small businesses — and a threat to the recovery’s staying power.
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What Are Markets Saying About the World?
Stocks, bonds and commodities markets are all sending different signals. While the S&P 500 actually rose this week, oil prices fell along with bond yields, signs that investors are worried about the economy.