
Why Fed Rate Hikes May Be Over
Mission accomplished: Tightening probably won’t continue at the central bank’s meeting next week, says economist Ian Shepherdson.
Mission accomplished: Tightening probably won’t continue at the central bank’s meeting next week, says economist Ian Shepherdson.
A slight dip in inflation and new Washington safeguards for lenders seem to have reassured investors, for now.
Despite Fed uneasiness, higher pay isn’t really pushing inflation, per the firm’s David Kelly.
A forecast from the Cleveland Fed is not encouraging. But Brainard and Evans have soothing words.
At a 4.5% benchmark interest rate, economic growth will start to suffer, hedge fund guru says.
A lot of wise souls think that goal is achievable—despite the heavy weather blocking the way.
Commonwealth’s McMillan thinks it has two half-point increases ahead, and that’s it.
If the CPI stays below 6%, equities gain, but a 1970s surge is harmful to them, the firm calculates.
Natixis’ Lavorgna sketches out how higher prices shrinks consumers’ income—and imperil the economy.