The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Although inflation slowed further in December, concerns of a recession weigh heavy on investors’ sentiments as the Fed plans to continue raising interest rates this year. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks AbbVie (ABBV), The Coca-Cola Company (KO), and Centene Corporation (CNC) for the long-term. Read…

Although inflation has been showing signs of easing, it continues to hover way above the Fed’s 2% target. Since the Fed is expected to continue raising interest rates until its target is reached, the stock market is expected to remain volatile. Amid this backdrop, investors could consider investing in quality…

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Countries have yet to see the full impact of tightening financial conditions, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday, warning that central banks have some way to go in their inflation battle. Global growth is expected to slow further this year, as central banks including the US Federal Reserve have raised…

Rising interest rates have prompted a surge in refinancing as borrowers look to lock in a better deal.

Although inflation slowed in December, concerns of a recession weigh heavy on investors’ sentiments as the Fed plans to continue raising interest rates this year. Therefore, to hedge one’s portfolio against recession, investors could add PepsiCo (PEP) and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) to their portfolios due to their strong fundamentals and steady…

With the Fed signaling to continue raising interest rates throughout this year, the probability of the economy tipping into a recession is increasing. Amid the macroeconomic unrest, fundamentally sound large-cap stocks UnitedHealth Group (UNH), Walmart (WMT), and Eli Lilly (LLY) might be safe investments this year. Read on….

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The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) expects the value of corporate bonds to remain elevated this year as corporates look to lock in financial costs as interest rates rise.