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US economic growth quickened last quarter with inventory boost
The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a 5.5% increase in GDP.
a day ago
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Fed will raise rates in March, then wing it from there
Can the Federal Reserve truly be “nimble,” “flexible” and “adaptable”?
a day ago
US Economy
Why isn't the Fed doing its job?
The Fed should be held to account for how badly it is doing on the basic task of protecting the financial system, says Cochrane.
8 days ago
US Economy
Fed's Waller says three 2022 rate hikes 'still a good baseline'
Inflation hit 7% last year - highest since 1982
14 days ago
US Economy
US inflation hits 39-year high of 7%, sets stage for Fed hike
The data bolster expectations that the Fed will begin raising interest rates in March
16 days ago
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US Fed likely to raise interest rates four times in 2022: Goldman Sachs
Goldman’s forecast for the terminal funds rate in unchanged at 2.5%-2.75%.
18 days ago
US Economy
The next Fed meeting will offer more surprises
At the Fed's policy-making meeting on Dec 14 & 15, officials will announce a speedier tapering of asset purchases.
December 09, 2021
US Economy
Powell is the right choice for the Fed
At this juncture, signalling continuity and bipartisan competence in monetary policy needed to be the top priority.
November 25, 2021
US Economy
Biden keeps Powell as Fed chief, elevates Brainard to vice chair
The move rewards Powell for helping rescue the US economy from the pandemic and tasks him to help fight coming inflation
November 22, 2021
US Economy
Democrats signal they will accept short-term debt ceiling hike
Democrats said no decision has been made on what they will do when the debt ceiling issue comes to a head again in December.
October 07, 2021