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How long does it take for Fed rate hikes to work?

by Matt Levin
Oct 28, 2022
Though the Federal Reserve's actions are being felt throughout the economy, stabilizing prices could take 12 to 18 months.
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U.S. mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in 2 decades

by Associated Press
Oct 27, 2022
Many potential homebuyers have moved to the sidelines as mortgage rates have more than doubled this year.
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How the U.K.’s short-term fixed-rate mortgages are causing deep worry

by Stephen Beard
Oct 26, 2022
The recent firestorm over the British government’s fiscal policies highlighted the vulnerability of some mortgages in the United Kingdom.
Brits typically fix their mortgage interest rates on two- or five-year terms. Many are fearing refinancing because of the recent spike in U.K. interest rates.
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Rising interest rates pack a punch for tech companies

by Justin Ho
Oct 24, 2022
Microsoft, Apple and Meta are reporting earnings this week. But rising interest rates are luring investors away from tech stocks.
For tech companies like Apple that promise longer-term gains to investors rather than short-term results, higher interest rates can pose a challenge.
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In a show of optimism, small businesses have been doing a lot of capital spending

by Justin Ho
Oct 11, 2022
Sometimes the spending is to stay afloat in a competitive market. And sometimes it's to take advantage of new opportunities.
Recent data show that wages aren't growing at a fast enough rate to keep up with inflation, which impacts low-income workers the hardest.
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As the Fed cranks up interest rates, critics ring warning bells

by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Anais Amin
Oct 5, 2022
Some economists and policy advisers fear that the Federal Reserve's rapid hikes could tip the global economy into a painful recession.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Sept. 21, after the central bank decided to raise rates by 75 basis points for the third consecutive time.
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Rising interest rates are hitting manufacturing

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 3, 2022
Businesses are scaling back their expectations for 2023 accordingly.
Though demand for things like new cars proved a boon to manufacturing during the pandemic, companies have begun to budget more conservatively amid rising interest rates.
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Strong U.S. dollar presents problems for much of the world

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Sep 28, 2022
Good for U.S. tourists and importers. Bad for exporters and fragile world economies.
A teller in Lebanon holds U.S. currency. The strong dollar is affecting imports, exports and foreign countries' debts.
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It's a "Tale of Two Cities" right now between commercial and residential construction

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Jarrett Dang
Sep 23, 2022
Construction projects are still being complicated by high interest rates, a persistent skilled labor shortage, and manufacturing slowdowns.
Demand for residential construction projects has slowed while commercial projects have largely remained steady, says Maurice Rahming, President of the O'Neill Construction Group.
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Why high yields on Treasury notes should worry you

by Matt Levin
Sep 20, 2022
Higher yields on government bonds mean the interest rate you pay for pretty much everything also climbs.
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