the Federal Reserve

Policy

Fed Meeting Preview: Investors Eager for Rate Cut Clues

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is set to announce the bank's rate decision on Wednesday, with investors awaiting guidance on the monetary policy outlook ahead.

Tim FriesJan 31, 20243 min read

Market Analysis

10-year Treasury Yield Holds Above 4.1% as Early Rate Cuts Seem Unlikely

The Federal Reserve is less likely to begin cutting rates in March after recent economic data and comments by Fed officials.

Tim FriesJan 18, 20243 min read

Market Analysis

NFP Report Shows a Hot Labor Market with 216k Jobs Added in December

Treasury yields surged on Friday after the NFP report for December exceeded expectations, raising questions about the Fed's plans for a dovish pivot.

Tim FriesJan 5, 20243 min read

Market Analysis

Gold Prices Up 1% After US PCE Data Softer than Expected

Gold rose 1% to the highest point in over two weeks after the Fed's preferred inflation gauge came in softer than expected.

Tim FriesDec 22, 20233 min read

Best Stocks

SPX Spikes 1.4% as Fed Pivot Sparks Market Optimism

Equities, gold, and crypto markets all advanced on Thursday following the Fed's much-awaited dovish pivot.

Tim FriesDec 14, 20233 min read

Market Analysis

October’s CPI Print: What to Expect

The new CPI report is due Tuesday, and a softer-than-expected inflation would likely propel US stocks further in the following days.

Tim FriesNov 13, 20233 min read

Market Analysis

September CPI Surpasses Expectations With a 3.7% Increase: How Will the Fed React?

The annual inflation rate stood at 3.7% in September, exceeding the expected 3.6% increase.

Tim FriesOct 12, 20232 min read

Market Analysis

Stocks Take a Hit as Jobs Data Hardens Fed’s Response

The Fed will have to harden its stance to break the labor market. But at what cost for investors?

Tim FriesOct 3, 20234 min read

Market Analysis

97% Chance of No Interest Rate Hike Despite Disappointing CPI Print

The latest inflation figures have led traders to believe that the Federal Reserve will pause in September.

Ruholamin HaqshanasSep 14, 20233 min read

Policy

The US Debt Ceiling Crisis Explained

As another US debt-limit deadline draws near on June 1st, both politicians and economists are sounding the alarm.

Tim FriesMay 24, 20236 min read

Market Analysis

Analysts Expect the Fed to Pause Rate Hikes Soon as Senators Weigh In

A group of Democratic lawmakers have called on the Fed to halt rate hikes to avoid risking too much damage to the economy.

Ruholamin HaqshanasMay 3, 20233 min read

Market Analysis

Bitcoin Up 79% YTD as Another Banking Crisis Looms

The latest trigger for Bitcoin’s rally comes from the First Republic Bank earnings report and rumors of federal seizure.

Tim FriesApr 26, 20234 min read