Category: interest rates

Fed Expects 2 Rate Hikes In 2023, Stock Market Plunges, Powell Anticipates Higher Inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday told the public that it has forwarded the time frame for raising interest rates. “Progress on vaccinations will likely continue to reduce the effects of…

Fed To Keep Rates Near Zero, Treasury Purchases To Continue, Powell Expects ‘Transitory’ Inflation

In a policy meeting on Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve told the public that monetary easing will continue and the benchmark interest rate will be kept near zero. Just like…