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Business News

Elon Musks Weighs in on Fed's Crucial Decision to Raise Interest Rates

The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee announced that it would be raising baseline interest rates on Wednesday afternoon.

Business News

Don't Miss Out: $2 Trillion Could be Headed to the Banking Sector

Up to $2 trillion in liquidity could flow to banks in the financial services sector. Here's how you can position your portfolio.

Money & Finance

4 Ways to Deal With High Interest Rates in Every Part of Your Business

With higher borrowing costs across the economy, it's time for businesses to get creative with spending and investing.

Business News

Federal Economists Warn a Recession Is 'Plausible' in 2023

During the Fed's February meeting, economists cautioned that stocks and real estate prices could fall this year and inflation could persist into 2024.

Business News

Americans 'Reluctant' to Spend Big, New Fed Report Reveals — Here's What It Means

Still, the average U.S. household owes more than $17,000 in credit card debt, per NerdWallet.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

How the Feds Could Regulate Crypto (and Why All Is Not Lost for Investors)

Threats of impending cryptocurrency regulation have dominated headlines in recent months, but all is not lost for crypto investors. Here are a few protections that stand in the way of a federal crypto showdown.

Business News

Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan: US Economic Recession 'Likely'

Greenspan believes a recession is likely thanks to the Fed's aggressive rate hikes intended to fight inflation.

Business News

Jerome Powell Says the Housing Market Correction 'Reset' Is Already Underway

Reporters pressed Fed chair Jerome Powell to clarify what he meant by the term.

Business News

The Fed Raised Interest Rates Again. Here's What That Means for Your Wallet.

The news was somewhat anticipated after last week's less-than-positive inflation update.

Business News

Mortgage Rates Are Above 6 Percent For The First Time Since 2008

As the Fed attempts to tame rampant inflation, mortgage rates hit new highs.

Business News

Goldman Sachs Says U.S. Can Still Avoid a Recession

According to Goldman Sachs, a soft landing is still possible despite ongoing recession fears and interest rate hikes by the Fed.

Business News

72% of Economists Predict a Recession Next Year — If We're Not Already in One

There's "less clarity than usual about the outlook," according to the National Association of Business Economics.

Buying / Investing in Business

Why the Stock Market Has Been So Volatile in 2022

How to understand the factors that have led to this volatility and recent bear market behavior.

Business News

To Fight Sky-High Inflation, the Federal Reserve Just Raised Interest Rates Three Times Faster Than Usual — And the Most Since 1994

The increase marks an escalation of the central bank's effort to cool the highest inflation since 1981.

Business News

Billionaire Investor Warns U.S. Economy Could Face 'Serious Problems' If Fed Doesn't Hike Rates Within the Year

Investor Sam Zell voiced disapproval of the Fed's decision to raise interest rates by 50-basis points, saying the economy could be in trouble if they don't hike rates up to 100.