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US Economy
Fed signals higher-for-longer rates with hikes almost finished
Powell stressed that policymakers are facing uncertainty, and seemed determined not to give markets any reason to rally
September 21, 2023
US Economy
Fed can't celebrate yet as investors expect rates, inflation to remain elevated
Powell and co. can’t be sure they’ve raised interest rates high enough to tame prices
August 21, 2023
US stocks
Wall Street is already positioning for a post-rate-hike world
'Markets believe we're entering a ‘post-Fed’ world'
July 25, 2023
US Economy
Fed readies another rate hike in pivotal week for central banks
The greater focus will be on signaling from policy makers on whether more hikes are likely — or if they plan an extended pause
July 23, 2023
US Economy
Fed open to another rate hike after expected increase this month
'It's really too early to say that we’ve declared victory on inflation'
July 17, 2023
US Economy
Fed officials say higher interest rates are needed to reach 2% inflation goal
'We're close, but we still have a bit of work to do'
July 11, 2023
Global Economy
Strengthening the global balance sheet
Faster productivity gains would support strong GDP growth, bolster incomes and wealth, and lead to a healthier balance sheet
June 15, 2023
Global Economy
The tough choices facing the world’s central banks
Central banks face difficult choices on whether to continue, pause or reverse interest rate hikes
June 08, 2023
Global Markets
What's at stake in the second half?
Markets appear disjointed from worsening economic fundamentals
June 08, 2023
US Economy
Not buying central banks’ favourite excuse
The Fed's report on SVB does not address a crucial matter: its own monetary policy.
May 30, 2023