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'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.

Fortune

The US central bank is poised to cause untold hardship to millions of Americans

The Federal Reserve chairman has admitted that at least 2 million people could lose their jobs if interest rates keep rising

The Guardian - US

Keep interest rates at 4% to help UK households, urges Bank of England policymaker

With inflation cooling rate-setter Swati Dhingra says higher borrowing costs pose ‘material risk’ to already-weak economy

The Guardian - UK

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Targeted measures can better tackle inflation, instead of lifting interest rates

Over 2022 consumer prices increased by 7.8 per cent, about three times as fast as the RBA's target range of 2 to 3 per cent for inflation.

The New Daily

Bank of England rate-setter: ‘it is likely that we are overestimating’ inflation

Monetary Policy Committee member Swati Dhingra said that “further tightening is a bigger risk” than holding interest rates at 4%

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: Pound under pressure, L&G profits up

Pressure on banks and other blue-chip stocks continued today following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

Evening Standard

Asian stocks tumble amid fears about faster rate hikes

Asian shares are mostly lower as investors fret that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates faster if pressure stays high on inflation

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RBA governor Philip Lowe says interest rate 'pause closer' with 'open mind' based on data

The Reserve Bank governor says the board is considering a pause after 10 consecutive interest rate rises, possibly as early as April, but the timing will depend on incoming economic data.

ABC News

2 Best ETFs to Buy and Hold in 2023

While the interest rates will likely rise more than previously expected, many analysts expect the economy to achieve a soft landing this year. Hence, buying and holding quality ETFs Vanguard Developed Markets (VEA) and Mortgage-Backed Securities (VMBS) could be wise this year. Continue reading….

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns inflation fight will be long and bumpy

Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee, Powell warned the central bank may have to raise interest rates even more, sending stock markets sharply lower.

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Fed’s Powell tells senators rate hikes could go higher, come faster

WASHINGTON — Hot inflation data could lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to higher levels and at an accelerated pace, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

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

The Fed is committed to bringing inflation down by raising interest rates aggressively. This could keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Given their strong fundamentals and growth prospects, this could be the opportune time for investors to buy high-quality stocks Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Autodesk (ADSK).…

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US has ‘long way to go’ to reduce inflation, Fed chair tells Congress

‘Ultimate level’ of interest rates likely higher than anticipated, Jerome Powell says in Fed’s monetary policy report to Senate panel

The Guardian - US

Reserve Bank closer to hitting pause on rate hikes

After delivering 10 interest rate rises in a row, the Reserve Bank could put further increases on hold to gauge the impact on soaring inflation.

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The Independent UK

US economy sending mixed signals: Here's what it all means

For a few weeks in late January and early February, the U.S. economy seemed to have reached a rare sweet spot

Axios

Fed chair Jerome Powell opens the door to faster interest rate hikes

For the first time, Powell suggested the Fed could revert to a faster pace of hikes.

The Independent UK

Millennial Money: As Fed rates rise, save at a credit union

As the Federal Reserve continues to increase interest rates, borrowers may find that they’re paying more for their debts or perhaps missing out on opportunities to boost their savings with better rates

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England policymaker warns of ‘greedflation’ risk to consumers

Catherine Mann concerned firms could take advantage of people’s willingness to tolerate higher prices

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The Guardian - AU

Philip Lowe leaves clues his rate-rising work may be done – bar an Easter finale

The RBA governor has ditched his hawkish tone and the odds now seem to favour just one more rise, probably in April – but that could change

Tribune News Service

US payrolls have beat forecasts 10 straight months. What’s next?

U.S. payroll growth has topped estimates for 10 straight months in the longest streak in decades, a trend that, if extended, will boost pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates.

The New Daily

How many more interest rate hikes? RBA boss Philip Lowe gives clues

Home owners will be slugged with another mortgage bill squeeze after the Reserve Bank raised its interest rates for the 10th time in a row.

ABC News

Higher interest rates aren't just affecting home owners — fewer cheap rentals are available

Experts have described the latest figures from the PropTrack Market Insight Report as "really worrying". Here's a breakdown of the data and how you may be affected, depending on where you live.

The Independent UK

Powell to face Senate grilling on Fed rates and inflation

If measures of the U.S. economy keep coming in hot, as they did in January, the Federal Reserve will likely have to raise interest rates even higher than it has already signaled — and keep them there longer — Chair Jerome Powell will likely warn in testimony to Congress on…

The New Daily

‘Inflation has peaked’: RBA hikes interest rates again and signals more as economy slows

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates for the 10th straight meeting in a row and continues to flag more hikes in a bid to curb inflation.

AAP

RBA fires off another rate hike to tackle inflation

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates for the 10th month in a row in its unwavering fight against high inflation.

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