Soft Landing, Hard Choices
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 50 bps at its December meeting, following four consecutive 75 bp increases. The Fed funds rate target now stands at 4.25% – 4.50%. It had begun the year at zero…
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▶︎ Chart of the Week: here (by WSJ, Federal Reserve)
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With inflation running hot, rate hike expectations strengthen
A hotter-than-expected inflation reading has renewed expectations for near-term Federal Reserve tightening. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% month-over-month, pushing…
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