Inflation
Survey of 30 market strategists reveals when they think the next U.S. recession will begin
CNBC International asked 30 high-profile market strategists when they see a recession for the world’s biggest, most capitalized economy. Source
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‘Bubble’ hitting 50% of market, top investor warns as Fed gets ready to meet
The market may be in the early innings of a dramatic decline. Despite Monday’s tech comeback, money manager Dan Suzuki of Richard Bernstein Advisors warns the group is in a “bubble.” “Go back and look at the history of bubbles. They don’t softly correct and then are off to the races six months later. You […]
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Nearly risk-free I bonds to deliver a record 9.62% interest for the next six months
Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images If you’re eyeing ways to fight swelling prices, I bonds, an inflation-protected and nearly risk-free asset, may now be even more appealing. I bonds are paying a 9.62% annual rate through October 2022, the highest yield since being introduced in 1998, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced […]
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The Federal Reserve’s fight with inflation could cool the hot labor market, risking stagflation
The Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates in an effort to defuse an explosive year of price inflation. But global forces could neutralize the effects of that tightening of monetary policy, and keep inflation high. Some observers believe the U.S. government may have misread the looming threat of inflation. During the pandemic, Uncle Sam dispersed […]
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Here’s how you can prepare if there’s a half point rate hike from the Fed
Consumers are spending more to keep up with the surging cost of living and it may get worse before it gets better. “Even though wage growth has been the best in decades, it’s been outpaced by increased household costs,” said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. “With inflation at a 40-year high, that has […]
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Most Americans still feel optimistic about retirement. But inflation is hurting some workers’ confidence
Ipggutenbergukltd | Istock | Getty Images Despite the pandemic, most Americans still feel optimistic about a comfortable retirement, but inflation is the top concern among those who aren’t as prepared. That’s according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research 32nd annual Retirement Confidence Survey polling 2,677 workers and retirees in January. “Even with […]
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The Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose 5.2% in March as worker pay fell further behind
Canned goods are displayed at a Safeway store on April 11, 2022 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images A measure that the Federal Reserve focuses on to gauge inflation rose in March, likely cementing the central bank’s intention to hike interest rates by half a percentage in May. The core personal consumption […]
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Could there be war between Russia and the West? Strategists predict what could happen next
When relations between the West and Russia were bad, but not so bad: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives for the U.S. – Russia Summit in 2021 in Switzerland. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images News | Getty Images The saber-rattling and rhetoric between Moscow and the West have become notably more aggressive this week, prompting concerns […]
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Euro zone inflation hits record high for the sixth month in a row
Inflation in the euro zone remains well-above the ECB’s target, as energy and food prices soar. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Inflation in the euro zone has hit a record high for the sixth consecutive month, sparking further questions over how the European Central Bank will react. Headline inflation in the 19-member region reached […]
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U.S. GDP fell at a 1.4% pace to start the year as pandemic recovery takes a hit
Gross domestic product unexpectedly declined at a 1.4% annualized pace in the first quarter, marking an abrupt reversal for an economy coming off its best performance since 1984, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. The negative growth rate missed even the subdued Dow Jones estimate of a 1% gain for the quarter. GDP measures the output […]
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