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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Top Fed official compares crypto assets to tulip frenzy

Michael Barr called for crypto guardrails in a speech at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.

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The billionaire cofounder of Home Depot compares the Fed to ‘the gang that can’t shoot straight’ and says the coming crash is ‘not going to be pretty’

“My problem with the Fed, overall, is there’s too many academics in the mix,” Ken Langone said Wednesday.

Fortune

Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel says the Fed’s rate hikes and ‘monomaniacal’ focus on the labor market are ‘misguided’: ‘Workers are way behind’

Siegel says workers’ wage growth has been “way behind” historical norms and inflation is already fading, which means the Fed’s rate hikes are a mistake.

Fortune

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2 Insanely Expensive Stocks to Avoid in 2023

The recent hawkish comments from Fed chair Powell have increased expectations of more interest rate hikes this year. Economists believe that aggressive rate hikes will eventually lead to a recession. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, it could be wise to avoid pricey stocks Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) and SVB Financial…

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Average US mortgage rate up for fifth straight week to 6.73%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fifth straight week to its highest level since breaching 7% in November, just as the spring buying season gets ready to kick off

The Independent UK

Is It Finally Time to Sell This Cruise Line Stock?

While Carnival (CCL) has been able to stage a post-pandemic recovery, it is yet to return to profitability like many of its peers. With high inflation, rising interest rates, fears of recession, and unenviable unit economics let’s find out if the cruise line stock would struggle to keep itself afloat.…

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3 Stocks Every Investor Should Own

The Fed’s commitment to tame the sticky inflation is feared to trigger an economic slowdown in the near term. Amid such concerns, investors’ anxiety has been rising. Against this backdrop, quality stocks Novo Nordisk (NVO), Altria Group (MO), and Cardinal Health (CAH) might be owned by every trader at least…

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2 Best ETFs for March 2023

Rising consumer spending amid high prices and a strong job market is expected to keep the stock market volatile for quite some time. Against this backdrop, quality ETFs Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust (MDY) might be wise additions for March 2023. Read on….

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2 Penny Stocks Worth Betting on in 2023

With inflation still high and the jobs market showing resiliency, the Fed will likely raise interest rates higher than anticipated. This might push the economy into a recession. Despite the uncertainties, investing in fundamentally strong penny stocks Nokia (NOK) and trivago (TRVG) could be worth it now. Keep reading.

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2 Stocks That Could Help You Become a Millionaire

The Fed’s hawkish stance to tame the stubbornly high inflation and lingering recession fears has weighed significantly on investors’ sentiments. Therefore, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and McKesson (MCK), which look poised to deliver solid returns irrespective of market conditions. Keep reading.

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World’s largest asset manager warns Fed may not stop hiking until rates hit 6%

Should BlackRock’s prediction prove true, borrowing costs would hit their highest level since 2001.

Fortune

1 Stock to Buy for Safety in This Volatile Market

With the Fed anticipating higher interest rate hikes than previously expected, the stock market is expected to remain volatile in the upcoming months. Given its strong balance sheet, brand recognition, and solid dividend payouts, it could be safe to invest in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). Read more….

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3 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy in March 2023

As Fed Chairman Jerome Powell cautions against higher-than-expected interest rates to curb inflation, markets fear this could tip the economy into a recession. Historically, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in a high-interest-rate environment. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally strong stocks ARC Document Solutions (ARC),…

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Applications for US jobless aid rise by most in 5 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes

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3 High-Quality Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Next Decade

With the Fed extremely likely to raise the benchmark interest rates higher than envisaged by policymakers, the economy and the stock market are expected to remain under pressure. Amid the uncertainty, it could be wise to invest in high-quality stocks Visa (V), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), and Autodesk (ADSK) for…

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Construction job openings plunge nearly 50%

It's one of the only major pockets of weakness in the labor market.

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Pound Continues To Strengthen As Fed Start To Slow Down Its Interest Rate Hike

The escalation of inflation in the United States has prompted the country’s Federal Reserve to increase the interest rate rapidly.

The Independent UK

Asian stocks mixed after Wall St steadies amid rate fears

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street steadied following a plunge on worries about more U.S. interest rate hikes

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America’s $52 Billion Plan to Make Chips at Home Faces a Labor Shortage

In Ohio, a bipartisan push to build more fabs needs more workers—and quickly.

Tribune News Service

Eberly emerges as front-runner to be Biden’s Fed vice chair pick

WASHINGTON — Northwestern University Professor Janice Eberly is the front-runner in the White House search for a successor to Lael Brainard as vice chair of the Federal Reserve, people familiar with the matter said.

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Asian bourses dip on rate hike hint

Asian stocks tumbled on Wednesday as regional currencies weakened following comments overnight by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell that raise the possibility the US central bank would resume large-scale interest rate hikes to tame sticky inflation.

Fortune

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says a CBDC won't happen soon: 'We're not at the stage of making any real decisions'

President Joe Biden issued an executive order last year calling for more urgency and research on CBDCs.

Tribune News Service

Powell softens tone and says March rate hike size is not yet decided

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell softened his tone slightly during a second day of congressional testimony, saying policymakers will wait for fresh jobs and inflation data before deciding how much to raise interest rates later this month.

Tribune News Service

Powell says ‘no decision’ has been made on speeding up pace of rate hikes

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that policymakers had not yet made up their minds on the size of their interest-rate increase later this month and said it would hinge on incoming data on jobs and inflation.

Fortune

'It really shouldn't be this way': Top economist Mohamed El-Erian blames the Fed for bad messaging and stock volatility

Fed's Jerome Powell hinted in February that inflation hikes would slow because disinflation was underway. But on Tuesday, he seemed to backtrack.

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