Savers will benefit and borrowers can expect to pay more on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
Category: Interest Rates
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What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Mortgages, Credit Cards and More
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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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Where High Interest Rates Have Sent Home Prices Sliding
The New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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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Banking Crisis Hangs Over Economy, Rekindling Recession Fear
The New York Times – Business: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?
The New York Times – Business: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.