Stock futures trade lower on recession concerns
U.S. equity futures were trading lower on Wednesday ahead of the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting in which interest rates were raised.
Wednesday's trading: 5 things to know
Here are the key events taking place on Wednesday that could impact trading including the release of the minutes from the Fed's most recent meeting and reports on jobs openings and the service sector.
Global corporate debt to drop amid higher funding costs: report
Global corporate net debt has been falling in the past year as higher borrowing costs reduce the appetite for new financing.
US may be in recession, Atlanta Fed data show
The U.S. economy may already be in a recession according to the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDP tracker, which shows negative growth for the second quarter.
Former Fed official on interest rate hikes: Debt service is ‘the real problem’
Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Randal Quarles argues while the Fed will get on top of inflation, the increased cost of debt service will cause financial disruption.
Key Fed GDP tracker turns negative, signaling recession is here
The Federal Reserve's real-time GDP tracker shows that the U.S. economy has contracted for the second quarter in a row, signaling a recession is already here.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge rises 4.7%, remains near 40-year-high
While inflation cooled slightly in May, so did consumer spending, a sign Americans are belt-tightening as prices for gas, food, and staples remain elevated.
Biden's recession deceptions get in the way of solutions
If a recession comes, Americans across the country will experience the pain – despite what Biden may believe.
Stock futures plunge ahead of final trading day of June
Stock futures are trading lower ahead of June's final trading day after the U.S. economy contracted more than expected amid high inflation and weakening consumer confidence.
Powell says there is 'no guarantee' Fed can tamp down inflation without hurting the job market
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday there is "no guarantee" the central bank will be able to tackle inflation without sacrificing jobs.
Fed needs to 'act decisively to kill inflation': Bill Ackman
The billionaire hedge fund manager is reiterating his previous call for more aggressive action by the Federal Reserve to bring down inflation as consumer confidence sinks.
US likely in the 'front-end of a recession': Larry Kudlow
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow told 'Mornings with Maria' that the United States is "probably on the front-end of a recession" following the GDP release Wednesday.
GDP contraction deepens giving fresh recession clues amid soaring inflation
The final reading on first-quarter GDP came in worse than expected raising fresh concerns about the timing of a U.S. recession.
Wednesday's trading: 5 things to know
Here are the key events taking place on Wednesday that could impact trading, including the latest reading on economic growth and earnings reports.
US is already in a 'soft' recession: Economist Stephen Moore
Stephen Moore argued on Monday that the economic picture could get worse depending on the moves of the Federal Reserve and government in the second half of 2022.
San Francisco Fed president: Getting inflation down is ‘number one priority’
FOX Business' Edward Lawrence sits down with San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly to discuss inflation and the U.S. economy under President Biden.
Small business pain points to recession
Historic inflation is not mainly a result of Russia's war in Ukraine, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes may cause a recession.
Former Obama economist warns stagflation threat level is 'highest in a long time'
A former Obama economist warned the U.S. economy could experience a return to 1970s-style stagflation as the Federal Reserve combats inflation with rate hikes.
All 33 major US banks pass Fed's annual 'stress tests'
The Federal Reserve found that all of the nation's 33 biggest banks passed its latest "stress tests," meaning they have enough capital to withstand a severe economic contraction.
Powell acknowledges Fed rate hikes could cause unemployment to climb
The Federal Reserve's battle on inflation could cause the unemployment rate to rise as Americans lose their jobs, Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress on Thursday.



















