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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.
Morgan Stanley faces Reg BI lawsuit over interest in cash sweep accounts
The firm fell short of its fiduciary duty by paying customers dismal rates compared to what’s available in the market, according to class action.
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.
American consumers are more confident generally, but finances remain concerning
Reports from The Conference Board reveal mixed sentiment.
Nobel laureate Krugman “fanatically confused” on interest rates
With arguments for both sides, the distinguished prizewinner says anyone claiming to know the medium-term direction of borrowing costs “is deluding themselves.”
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.
Dow average touches historic 40,000 mark on continued rate-cut hopes
The storied stock index is hovering around all-time highs as the latest 10,000-point milestone puts bulls in charge.
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.
Mastering patience: The timeless wisdom of ‘Don’t Fight the Fed’
It's easy to ridicule the central bank and predict a policy mistake, but history has taught us that doubting its strategy rarely ends well.
Hedge funds are making a run for safety, says Goldman
Portfolio positioning data show a shift toward defensive stocks as investing pros turn skittish on rate uncertainty.
Lack of progress on inflation forces hawkish Fed hold
Policymakers at the US central bank raise fresh concerns around price pressures.
“Cold April” shows muni bonds not immune to Fed talk
Investors’ doused sentiment around rate cuts leaks into market for munis, which posted their worst record since September.
Gold in flux as investors await Fed meeting
Following a 13 percent advance this year, the price of the yellow metal wavered as traders weigh the odds of harmful rate hikes.
Fed will cut once before presidential election, says Howard Lutnick
Cantor Fitzgerald’s chief executive predicts the central bank will “show off a little bit” just before voters head to the polls.
Distressed investors finding opportunities despite bull market, strong economy
"Interest rates have skyrocketed in the last 24 months and because of that, you're seeing more and more distress,” said one fund manager.
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.
Morgan Stanley economist says Fed will cut in June
Ellen Zentner says May will be too soon but June should be right.
