Federal Reserve Raises Rates 0.50%, Promises More Rate Hikes on the Way… The central bank reiterated its intention to raise rates in 2023, thereby weighing on economic growth. What it means— It’s ...
Week In Review – November 21 2022
Retail Sales Exceeded Expectations, Fed Governors Reiterated Rates Would Be Higher for Longer… Kansas City, MO, Federal Reserve President Esther George said that it was unlikely the central bank could ...
Week In Review – October 17 2022
Consumer Prices Up 0.4% in September, up 8.2% Over Last Year… Core inflation excluding food and energy rose 6.6% over last year. What it means— Headline inflation dropped again in September, but ...
Week In Review – September 19 2022
Inflation Increases by 0.1% Instead of Falling Slightly as Expected… The monthly inflation rate increased, but the annual inflation rate eased from 8.5% to 8.3% while the core annual inflation rate ...
Week In Review – August 22 2022
July Federal Reserve Meeting Shows Bankers Set on Raising Rates but More Cautious… The minutes included language that suggested the bankers were watchful of overshooting by raising rates too much, but ...