Dropping rates more than conditions warrant would stimulate the economy in the short term but could lead to trouble, our columnist says.
Category: Stimulus (Economic)
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What to know about the Fed meeting.
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row even though the government shutdown is obscuring officials’ view of the economy.
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s October Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row even though the government shutdown is obscuring officials’ view of the economy.
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Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data
The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how the economy is faring.
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Strains in Short-Term Markets Raise Urgency of Fed Balance Sheet Debate
Warning signs in crucial money markets have raised the prospect that the central bank will soon stop reducing its portfolio of government debt and mortgage bond holdings.
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Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers.
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Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much relief officials can ultimately provide to borrowers.
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China Is Buying Appliances and iPhones. What Happens When the Subsidies Stop?
Shoppers are taking advantage of a $42 billion government trade-in program aimed at boosting spending. But in recent weeks, some cities have started to cut back on the subsidies.
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Deficit Politics Returns in Debate Over Trump Tax Cuts
The legislation that Republicans are trying to push through Congress could swell the very fiscal imbalance that party leaders have promised to tame for years.
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We Are Witnessing the Bond Market’s Power to Intimidate
Gaping budget deficits, on-again-off-again tariff wars and now, soaring bond yields. No wonder the markets are jumpy, our columnist says.
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What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One?
A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.
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What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One?
A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.