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If the Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates in 2026, History Has Good and Bad News for Investors
2+ week, 2+ day ago (617+ words) Interest rates are the primary tool that the Federal Reserve uses to calm or jump-start the economy. When it cuts its benchmark rates, markets usually rise, as lower costs to borrow spur companies to invest, transact, and acquire. That, in…...
Futures Traders Just Dramatically Repriced the Chances of a Fed Hike Next Week
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (445+ words) Suddenly, an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve next week looks a lot like a sure thing. That's according to the federal funds futures market, which now puts the chances of a rate hike at next week's Federal Open…...
August Inflation Came in Hot, and the Odds of a September Rate Hike Are Now 85%. But There's a Silver Lining Driving Stocks Higher.
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (722+ words) All eyes were on the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) released on the morning of Sept. 11, as it was the last major data point before the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) makes a decision on interest rates at its meeting…...
Prices Just Jumped Again. That Could Mean Trouble for the Stock Market Next Week
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (570+ words) The producer price index (PPI), which measures wholesale prices in the U.S., rose 0.4% in August and 5.4% from a year ago. The monthly figure was in line with expectations, but the yearly figure came in 0.1% above what economists expected. Here's a look…...
'I am the house now': U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Dares Investors to Short the Yen, as the Treasury Announces a Longer-Dated Bond Repurchase Up to $6 Billion
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (608+ words) The U.S. Treasury Department continues to orchestrate moves to suppress bond yields. In recent months, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has not been afraid to intervene in the bond or foreign exchange markets. In early August, the Treasury executed a coordinated purchase…...
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh Called Inflation 'More Concerning' at His First Jackson Hole Speech. Does That Signal a Rate Hike Is Coming?
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (266+ words) The Federal Reserve sets interest rates to help guide the U.S. economy. The goal is two-fold: high employment and stable prices. These two goals can be contradictory at times, so the Fed is always walking a tightrope. Since the turn of…...
Chewy vs. Coupang: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
1+ week, 50+ min ago (285+ words) Choosing between a specialized pet care leader and a dominant multi-category logistics giant involves weighing niche loyalty against regional scale. Should you favor Chewy Inc (CHWY -1.25%) or Coupang Inc (CPNG -1.42%) right now? Chewy focuses on the resilient pet care market…...
Credit Card Delinquencies Run 6.4% at Small Banks and 2.9% Across All of Them
1+ week, 5+ day ago (667+ words) The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis tracks credit card loan delinquencies on a quarterly basis, and the results provide insight into the state of the economy and the condition of the consumer. Astute investors may also use the data…...
Here's the Maximum Social Security Increase You Could Get From a 3.6% 2027 COLA
2+ week, 1+ day ago (263+ words) The 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will add up to $187 to the wealthiest seniors' Social Security benefits, if the latest projections are correct. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimates that next year's COLA will come in around 3.6%. We won't know…...
"We Have Work to Do": Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Expresses Concern Over Inflation in Closely Watched Jackson Hole Speech
2+ week, 2+ day ago (601+ words) In his highly anticipated speech made at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Warsh returned to his more hawkish signaling, specifically saying, "We must be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at sufficient speed. Otherwise, we…...