Tag: Jerome Powell
No Vaccine? Then Look for 18 Months of Shutdowns
Stand-Pat Fed May Get ‘Punch to the Mouth,’ Warns Top Analyst
Evoking Mike Tyson, Jim Bianco says a market dive could bring big pressure to more rate cuts.
Further Fed Stimulus Falls on Increasingly Barren Ground
Evidence mounts that, after 10 years of extremely low rates, the impact of more cuts is limited.
What’s the Fed’s Next Step on Rates?
So the Federal Reserve Doesn’t Care About the Stock Market? Baloney
Fed Chairman Powell’s words belie the official mandate, State Street’s Arone finds.
Frazzled Investors Still Think the Fed Will Lower by Another Quarter-Point
CME futures overwhelmingly indicate a further dip will come in September.
Has the Federal Reserve Lost Its Power?
As it lowers a key rate by a quarter point, doubts crop up that the Fed lacks the oomph of old.
Why Is the Fed Cutting Rates in a Good Economy?
Alan Greenspan and others say it’s for insurance, just in case things go wrong.
One and Done? Will the Fed Make a Small Cut, Then Quit?
Political pressure is high on Chairman Jerome Powell to do something in July. The question is how much.
Druckenmiller Moves Heavily into Treasuries Due to Trade War Angst
Trump’s escalated conflict with China prompts legendary investor to shuck stocks for safe haven of government bonds.
What Would It Take for the Fed to Lower Rates? Very Bad News
In the face of White House pressure, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Clarida spells out the punk economy needed to loosen policy.
Trade War May Bring Inflation, Fed’s Williams Warns
Expanded tariffs by both Washington and Beijing will affect ‘prices paid in stores,’ he says.
Gundlach Slams Fed for Putting Brakes on Rate Hikes
Celebrated bond investor decries ballooning federal debt, doubts GDP growth is as good as reported.
Too Bad, Trump: Looks Like the Fed Won’t Lower Rates
Despite political pressure to reduce them, the central bank seems tilted toward eventual hikes.