Former Fed officials warn recession may be necessary to tame inflation
Two former Federal Reserve officials are warning the U.S. central bank will struggle to tame the hottest inflation in four decades without sending the economy into a recession.
Americans' inflation fears hovered near record highs in April, New York Fed survey shows
Americans' inflation fears remained near a record-high in April, with consumers expecting the price of everyday goods to stay elevated in the coming years, according to a key Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey published Monday.
US economy on 'shaky footing,' investment expert warns
Macro Trends Advisors LLC founding partner Mitch Roschelle warned on Sunday that the U.S. economy is on “shaky footing.”
April jobs report likely reinforces Fed's aggressive rate hike plan
The April jobs report revealed another month of robust hiring, likely solidifying the case for the Federal Reserve to pivot toward a mega-sized interest rate hike as it seeks to cool red-hot inflation.
Harvard economist on April jobs report: Wages not keeping up with inflation 'concerning' and 'problematic'
Harvard University professor Kenneth Rogoff argued on Friday, shortly after the release of the April employment report, that the fact that “wages aren’t keeping up with inflation is quite problematic politically and quite concerning.”
Federal Reserve raises interest rates at May meeting – what to know
The Federal Reserve raised rates by 50 basis points in May, and another rate hike could be on the way in the battle against rising inflation.
Stock market has not hit bottom yet, expert says
Eddie Ghabour, the co-founder of Key Advisors Group LLC, explains why the U.S. stock market has not yet hit bottom.
What comes next for the Federal Reserve in its fight to tame inflation?
The Federal Reserve ramped up its inflation fight on Wednesday with the biggest interest rate increase in two decades and signaled that additional aggressive moves are likely in coming months.
Billionaire investor Sam Zell warns US faces ‘serious problems’ if Fed doesn’t hike rates by 100-basis points
Equity Group Investments Chairman and founder Sam Zell told FOX Business he doesn’t see many signs that there will be a reduction in inflation in the near future.
Federal Reserve ‘took a lot of policy uncertainty out of the picture’: Dennis Lockhart
Former Atlanta Federal Reserve President and CEO Dennis Lockhart argued that the central bank “took a lot of policy uncertainty out of the picture” on Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates into a ‘slowing economy,' says expert
Oxbow Advisors managing partner Ted Oakley discusses the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate hike.
Fed's Powell calms recession jitters with rebuff of 75-basis point rate hike
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell alleviated some concerns of a looming economic recession after he rejected the possibility of an even larger interest rate hike than the one announced by the U.S. central bank on Wednesday.
Fed raises interest rates by a half point for first time in 20 years as it ratchets up inflation fight
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would raise interest rates by a half point for the first time in two decades as policymakers ramp up their fight to cool red-hot inflation, a move that threatens to slow U.S. economic growth and exacerbate financial pressure on Americans.
How the Federal Reserve missed the mark on surging inflation
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has pivoted sharply on inflation, transforming into a policy hawk in the months since he conceded that rising prices had proven to be more powerful and persistent than initially expected.
The Fed has ‘themselves in a corner’: Former official
Former Kansas City Federal Reserve President and CEO Thomas Hoenig discuss his outlook for the Fed.
Gas, food prices will continue to climb with ‘no end in sight,’ economics professor warns
Fox News contributor and The King's College's Brian Brenberg says Biden and the Fed's handling of high gas and food prices will turn inflation into a recession.
Federal Reserve expected to ramp up inflation fight with super-sized rate hike
The Federal Reserve is expected to ratchet up its fight to tame red-hot inflation this week with the first double-sized rate hike in two decades, a move that threatens to slow U.S. economic growth and exacerbate financial pressure on Americans.
The Fed raising interest rates ‘dangerous’ for the economy, says expert
Independent Advisor Alliance CIO Chris Zaccarelli weighs in on the Federal Reserve raising interest rates.
What do Federal Reserve interest rate hikes mean for Main Street?
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates again on Wednesday. Here's what that could mean for your wallet.
‘Recession risk has risen,’ Goldman says — but there's a bright spot in the economy
Goldman Sachs strategists led by Jan Hatzius said the probability of an economic downturn within the next 24 months is 38%.

















