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.
Category: Interest Rates
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Stock Investors Trade Cautiously Ahead of Fed’s Rate Decision
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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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
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
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 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 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 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
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
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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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.