Tag: us inflation
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Jerome Powell Announces 0.25-Percent Interest Rate Hike, Signals Beginning of Disinflationary Process
In a significant monetary policy announcement, Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, declared the initiation of a disinflationary process, accompanied by a modest interest rate hike of 0.25 percent. This move signals a cautious approach towards stabilizing the economy while addressing inflation concerns. The Wall Street Journal is an American business and economic-focused…
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Investors Skeptical of Fed’s Inflation Plan Despite Projected Interest Rate Hikes
Investors are showing skepticism towards the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) plans to raise U.S. interest rates by approximately one percent and maintain them until at least the end of 2023. This sentiment is reflected in the trading patterns observed in the Fed Funds Futures Market on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, indicating a belief that the actual…