Federal Reserve Chair Powell Said Central Bank Stands Ready to Raise Rates by 0.50% if Necessary... In remarks about fighting inflation, Powell noted that the bankers will do whatever is necessary, ...
Week In Review – December 27 2021
Omicron and Fed Policy Worries Shake Markets… The markets sold off at the start of the week as investors worried about a global economic slowdown in the face of rising omicron infections and the ...
Week In Review – November 29 2021
Build Back Better Act Passes House…The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.85 trillion reconciliation bill, which now goes to the Senate. What it means— Representatives held off on voting ...
Week In Review – November 2 2021
GDP Growth Slowed to 2% in Third Quarter… After expanding at a 6.7% annualized rate in the second quarter, GDP growth slowed dramatically. What it means— The actual number split the difference ...
Week In Review – October 4 2021
Spending Measure Passes, But Remaining Debt Ceiling Issue and Taper Talk Sink Markets… The House passed a continuing resolution to authorize spending through December 3, avoiding a government shutdown ...