Federal Reserve rate hikes

Strategist Expects US Recession by Year-End, Fed Tightening to Drag Down Economy

Strategist Warns of US Recession by Year-End — Says Fed Tightening to Drag Down Economy

Investment bank MPS Capital Services has warned that the U.S. economy will be in a recession by year-end. The firm’s strategist predicts that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by an additional 25 basis points, warning that the central bank’s monetary tightening “will drag down on the economy.” Strategist’s Recession and Rate Hike Predictions […]

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Fed Chair Warns of Higher Interest Rates Than Previously Anticipated, Faster Hikes

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has warned that “the ultimate level of interest rates is likely to be higher than previously anticipated.” In addition, if faster tightening is warranted, the Fed “would be prepared to increase the pace of rate hikes,” Powell said. The Fed Anticipates Higher Rates, Faster Hikes Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell […]

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Federal Reserve Governor Supports More 75bps Rate Hikes Citing ‘Significant Risk of High Inflation Into Next Year’

Fed Governor Supports More 75bps Rate Hikes — Sees 'Significant Risk of High Inflation Into Next Year'

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she supports ongoing 75 basis point interest rate hikes “until inflation is on a consistent path to significantly decline,” citing “a significant risk of high inflation into next year for necessities including food, housing, fuel, and vehicles.” The Fed governor also noted that crypto assets “could benefit from more […]

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