Newsmakers
Economy Is Doing Fine, So Fed Shrinks Its Balance Sheet
Policymakers don’t want a repeat of 2019, when QT ruffled the markets.
Tag: FOMC
Market Moves
Rate Cuts: The Fed and the Futures Market Draw Closer Together
Odds are that improved economic news will slow rate declines, but that may not be much of a tonic for stocks, says LPL.
Inflation, Duration and Frustration: Investing in a Risk-Filled Fixed-Income Climate
Past havens such as emerging markets offer little protection, so investors are considering high-yield bonds and high-quality equities.
Interest Rates Are Up, So Why Are Bank Stocks Down?
As inflation rises, bank deposits fall by nearly $370 billion in the second quarter—the largest decline in 20 years.
Has the Gabby Fed Gone Too Far in Its Transparency Push?
The central bank’s greater openness these days fuels risky behavior and thwarts flexibility, some say.
About Those Fed Rate Hikes: They Might Take Longer Than You Think
The market expects them to start next year. Maybe not, says LPL’s Gillum.
OK, When Will the Fed Begin Shrinking Its Bond Buying, Anyway?
Split views seen in FOMC minutes are vexing. So let’s hear what Wall Street strategists think.
Jerome Powell Has the Worst Fed Day Record for Stocks
S&P 500 returns are mainly negative on day he announces decisions; not so for prior chairs.