Freddie Mac's Proposal Is A Game Changer for the U.S. Economy and Homeowners
Imagine pumping nearly $1 trillion into the U.S. economy without adding a cent to the national deficit.
Fed Finds Comfort in Cooler Job Growth and Wage Increases
On Friday, Federal Reserve officials breathed a sigh of relief as April’s job data revealed a cooling in wage growth and hiring rates that hark back to pre-COVID-19 days.
Rising Interest Rates Push Homebuyers Toward Adjustable Rate Mortgages
In the face of soaring interest rates, many U.S. homebuyers are opting for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) as a more affordable alternative to traditional fixed-rate mortgages.
New CFPB Rule Slashes Credit Card Late Fees
The Biden administration just dropped a new rule that's gonna make late fees on credit cards way cheaper.
Federal Reserve Signals Possible Pause in Interest Rate Hikes Amid Cooling Economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell has indicated that the central bank may not raise interest rates further if the economy and inflation continue to cool as expected.
Small Businesses Express Concerns to Fed's Powell About Inflation and Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Patrick Harker, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, visited York, Pennsylvania, to hear the concerns of small-business owners grappling with inflation, high interest rates, labor shortages, and post-pandemic economic challenges.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic Predicts Longer Period of Higher Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate to around 5.4% to curb inflation, but policymakers are at a critical juncture considering whether to raise rates even further or maintain the current level.
US Inflation Falls, but Challenges Persist in Reaching Fed's 2% Target Amid Economic Pressures
Inflation in the US has dropped from 9% to 3% over the past year, but reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate proves to be a tougher task.
Moody's Issues Warning of Potential Credit Rating Downgrade for 6 Major US Banks
Credit ratings agency Moody's has placed the credit ratings of six major US banks, including Bank of New York Mellon, State Street, and Northern Trust, under review for a possible downgrade.
Federal Reserve Set to Raise Interest Rates to 22-Year High Following June Pause
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter-percentage point, resuming its efforts to combat inflation after a brief pause in June.
Federal Reserve Signals Mild Recession and More Interest Rate Hikes
The minutes from the Federal Reserve's June meeting indicate that a mild recession is expected, accompanied by further interest rate hikes to combat inflation.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Reaffirms Expectation of Further Rate Hikes Amid Persistent High Inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed the likelihood of raising interest rates at least once more this year due to persistent inflation in the service sector and a tight job market.
Expectations of Further Rate Hikes in 2023
Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates further this year to combat excessive inflation in the United States, according to Chair Jerome Powell.
Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 0.25 Points and Hints at Possible Conclusion to Rate Hiking
The Federal Reserve has approved its 10th interest rate increase, raising its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage point to 5%-5.25%, the highest since August 2007.
Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Face Credit Crunch
In the recent years, with the rise in interest rates, small businesses have been under a lot of financial pressure.
Inflation seems to be sticking around for a while
Inflation has been at a stressful high for the last couple of months because of consistent consumer demand despite rising interest rates.
The Fed - and inflation - just won’t quit
The elevated inflation rate has remained steadfast and stubborn, despite a multitude of efforts by the central bank to stifle it over the past year.
Factory demand in the U.S. becoming sluggish as interest rates climb
As interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing for businesses increases.
High inflation is the gift that keeps on giving
Despite the United States’ annual inflation taking a breather at 6.4% in January, the inflation rates are likely to remain high for quite some time.
US consumers see light at the end of the economic tunnel
Despite high-interest rates and staggering inflation, Americans are continuing to spend the money in their pocketbooks.