Many Rate Cuts Expect: What’s Ahead for Markets This Year
Investors are watching for Fed moves as a key driver of market performance. This year could bring a handful of rate c...
Fed policy
Find four timely articles on Fed policy and its effects on jobs, inflation, and markets. Learn practical steps to manage risk, adjust portfolios, and protect savings.
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Jerome Powell Knows Fed’s Balance Sheet Is Too Big
Powell faces a delicate task shrinking a now sizable Fed balance sheet. Warsh offers a plan, but timing and communica...
Fed Staff More Worried About Stocks as AI Spending Expands
Federal Reserve staff are more worried about stock prices than tech debt as AI-driven spending drives bond issuance a...
GDP Growth Sharply Slows 1.4% in Q4, Dims Spending Outlook
U.S. GDP rose at a 1.4% annualized pace in the fourth quarter, a sharp deceleration from earlier quarters. The report...
Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Shows Sticky December Prices
December data show the fed's favored inflation gauge remaining hotter than expected, underscoring persistent price pr...
Economy Slowed Last Months Yet Still Solid in 2025
The U.S. economy posted 2.2% growth for 2025, a modest slowdown from 2024, with late-year softness in Q4. Consumers a...
Friday Could Markets: What Investors Need This Week
A key inflation report this Friday could markets move and set the tone for 2026. This guide breaks down what to watch...
Mortgage Rate Just Lowest in Over 3 Years, Yet Above 6%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased to its lowest in more than three years, yet remains above 6%, keeping ...
Trump’s Pick Could Raise Rates: What It Means for Loans
Markets react to every Fed chair nomination, and a hawkish tilt could raise borrowing costs. This guide explains what...
Bitcoin Faces Selloff as Oil Holds at $70, Fed Slows Patience
Oil climbs to the $70 range as the Fed signals a tighter stance, renewing risk-off sentiment that weighs on Bitcoin. ...
Jobless Claims Fall Lowest, Signaling Stable Labor Market
Weekly jobless claims dropped to the year's low, a sign that the labor market may be stabilizing even as some sectors...
Fed's Next Move: Traders Flock to a 3X Financial Bull Fund
When the Fed signals a policy shift, traders rush to position. This article dives into the appeal of a 3X Financial B...