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Should the Federal Reserve slow interest rate hikes?
Jan 19, 2023
We don’t yet know if the Fed's rate hikes have fully shown up in the economy. That could take many months.
The Bank of Japan hints at end of ultra-low interest rates
by
Justin Ho
Dec 21, 2022
Despite global and domestic inflation, Japan's central bank held interest rates near zero. But it's just hinted that this policy will change.
We probably aren't in a recession — but these indicators will tell us if and when we are
Dec 19, 2022
Some signs are already flashing red. Job creation and consumer spending, though, are still chugging along.
The Fed is easing up on interest rate hikes. Here's how that could affect the economy.
by
Justin Ho
Dec 14, 2022
The rates on some types of loans have already been coming down.
Fed unleashes three-quarter point rate hike but hints at a pullback
Nov 2, 2022
The Federal Reserve pumped up its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time but hinted that it could soon reduce the size of its rate hikes.
The mortgage business right now is even slower than 2008
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Oct 12, 2022
Los Angeles mortgage broker Vivian Gueler says high rates, high home prices and a weak stock market are stopping people from buying homes.
It's a big week for earnings calls. Here's what Wall Street is listening for.
Oct 10, 2022
Reports from banks like JPMorgan and consumer companies like PepsiCo can reveal spending trends and signal what businesses see coming.
For public good, not for profit.
There are fewer job openings in the U.S. That could be a sign that the Fed's rate hikes are working.
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 4, 2022
There's less demand for workers in retail and many service sectors.
Homebuilder confidence continues to slide as interest rates continue to rise
by
Justin Ho
Sep 19, 2022
Materials and labor costs are up. Building costs will climb further if interest rates on construction loans rise.
The price of gasoline is down, but just about everything else is still getting more expensive
by
Justin Ho
Sep 13, 2022
Fresh consumer price index data pretty much guarantees a big interest rate hike when the Federal Reserve meets next week.