Recessions and depressions
Powell says he can’t guarantee a ‘soft landing’ as the Fed looks to control inflation
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, on May 4, 2022. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Thursday that getting inflation under control could cause some economic pain but remains his top priority. Powell said he couldn’t promise a so-called soft […]
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Worried about a recession? Here’s how to prepare your portfolio
FG Trade | iStock | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. “We all understand that markets go through cycles and recession is part of the cycle that we may be facing,” said certified financial planner Elliot Herman, partner at PRW Wealth Management in Quincy, […]
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Consumers at breaking point as Fed’s inflation battle heats up, investor Peter Boockvar warns
The economy may be hitting a crucial turning point. Investor Peter Boockvar warns the Federal Reserve will not be able to meaningfully contain surging inflation, and there’s not much more consumers can withstand. “It gets to the question: At what point does the consumer blink in the face of these rising prices,” the Bleakley Advisory […]
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Despite interest rate hikes, Canaccord’s Tony Dwyer predicts a sharp market bounce
While Wall Street braces for a half point interest rate hike on Wednesday, Canaccord Genuity’s Tony Dwyer sees the ingredients for a sharp market bounce. However, it’s unrelated to a fundamental change in economic and market risks. So, investors may want to resist going all in. “We are going to get an oversold bounce. Sentiment […]
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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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Fears of a Fed mistake grow as this week’s anticipated interest rate hike looms
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, attends the National Association of Business Economicseconomic policy conference in Washington, D.C, United States on March 21, 2022. Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Federal Reserve is tasked with slowing the U.S. economy enough to control inflation but not so much that it tips […]
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Fed’s Daly says the economy can handle rate hikes, but a mild recession is possible
Mary Daly, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, poses after giving a speech on the U.S. economic outlook, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, November 12 2018. Ann Saphir | Reuters San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly acknowledged Wednesday that a near-certain series of interest rate hikes over the coming months could tip […]
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Goldman says recession risks are growing, but it’s too early to worry. Here’s why
Goldman Sachs says it’s too early for “recession obsession.” Source
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Is a recession on the way? These unconventional economic indicators may provide some clues
The completion of the world’s tallest buildings is said to be one less conventional indicator of an economic downturn. Pictured here on April 3, 2022, is the Merdeka 118 tower in Malaysia, which was completed at the end of the 2021 and is said to be the world’s second tallest skyscraper. Sopa Images | Lightrocket […]
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Wild inflation will hurt all financial assets, market researcher Jim Bianco warns
There may be no escape from the bond market turmoil — even for stock investors. Market researcher Jim Bianco warns critical Federal Reserve policies to control wild inflation will inflict widespread losses on Wall Street. “Eventually, this is going to come back and hurt all financial assets,” the Bianco Research president told CNBC “Fast Money” […]
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