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Whatever happened to all those Fed rate cuts Wall Street promised?
A Loomis Sayles fixed income strategist explains what happened and offers guidance on what investors can expect in the second half of 2024.
Still upside risks left to inflation, says Fed’s Bowman
Pinpointing several hotspots, the Federal Reserve governor is standing pat on projecting no rate cuts this year.
Trump tax proposals would spark “mother of all stagflations,” warns Larry Summers
The former US Treasury secretary blasts the policy platform of tariff hikes, income tax cuts, and Federal Reserve pressure.
Federal Reserve reveals June rate decision
Central bank signals new speed of cuts as it adjusts language in its post-meeting statement.
Broad cooling of inflation brings more hope for Fed rate cuts
May data show second straight monthly slowdown in key CPI metric in positive surprise for policymakers.
Dollar rockets toward 2024 record amid inflation, Fed watch
Wednesday's one-two punch of CPI data and rate decision could spur the world's strongest currency on.
Strong jobs data push JPMorgan, Citi to scrap July rate-cut bets
Economists at the banking giants changed their tune following the surprising May employment data.
Most Americans financially OK, but worries remain, finds Fed
Annual survey reveals continuing concerns on inflation, the weight of housing expenses, and new data on childcare costs.
Amid inflation worries, Americans are ramping up their summer spending plans
New MassMutual research unpacks people’s sentiments on vacation fever, college education regrets, parents’ financial influence, and recession fears.
BlackRock’s fixed-income CIO says rate cuts, not hikes, key to taming inflation
Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy on interest rates could be fueling the fire as well-heeled investors reap the benefits.
Americans and advisors divided on inflation, finds survey
With more widespread concern among consumers, research reveals the value of anti-inflation strategies, including annuities with guarantees.
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April
The moderating inflation metric offers some hope, but the US central bank needs more before considering a dovish turn.
Inflation remains a big risk for the Fed, globally
Headline stats may show cooling but underlying data is key.
Inflation fears eating away at nearly 90 percent of retirees, says Schroders
Latest snapshot research of US adults uncovers widespread concerns around retirement savings, healthcare costs, and market risks.
Stocks rise following hot March inflation
The S&P 500 is poised to extend gains on tech earnings while short-term Treasury yields fell following brisk rise in Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.
Advisors weigh PE allocations in face of rising rates
If the typical PE firm employs leverage and the cost of borrowing rises, it would make sense that higher interest rates would cut into its returns.
Among financial challenges, Americans say inflation hurts worst
New survey reveals three-quarters feeling the pinch from higher prices, with economic uncertainty impacting tax refunds and spending plans.
Most US adults fear outliving their money more than death
Concerns about inflation, Social Security, and taxes are stoking Americans’ financial anxiety, Allianz Life survey shows.
Another new high for gold ahead of US inflation data
Stats will be revealed later this week.
Americans dipping into retirement savings as inflation lingers
More than half have taken on debt in response to higher costs, according to an Allianz Life survey.
