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US Federal Reserve walks fine line between inflation and recession

America's central bank is hiking interest rates by half a percent in a bid to tame decades-high inflation in the US. But it’s also tempering its plan for future hikes to avoid sending the economy into recession. Meanwhile, French consumers are facing skyrocketing prices across a number of sectors.

France 24 · May 5, 2022

Fed orders biggest interest rate hike since 2000 to combat inflation

WASHINGTON — For the first time in 22 years, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday pushed up interest rates by a full half-percentage point — a significant escalation of its efforts to get control of troublingly high inflation.

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022

Fed hopes biggest rate hike in 22 years tames inflation without recession or stagflation: 3 essential reads on what it all means

The Federal Reserve on May 4, 2022, lifted its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 0.75% to 1%, its biggest increase in 22 years. The aggressive move, which has been expected for many months, is part of the U.S. central bank’s effort to slow…

The Conversation · May 4, 2022

Recession is necessary and 'ordinary people will suffer the most', warns investment guru

World-renowned contrarian investor Marc Faber says the failure of central banks to start raising interest rates sooner will lead to recession and an implosion in asset prices.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

Is the Stock Market Bottoming Now?

After the stock market (SPY) made new lows on Monday we have seen a fairly courageous bounce. But will it last??? More likely we are in a bottoming process that will have us make lower, scarier lows before a lasting return to the bull market. Read on below for the…

StockNews.com · May 3, 2022

Look to Consumer Staples Stocks on Mounting Recession Fears

The Fed’s aggressive interest rate hikes and the high energy prices are likely to fuel recessionary conditions. The unexpected decline in GDP in the first quarter indicates a possible slowdown with prices rising continuously. Amid fears of high inflation and a consequent recession, investors can look to bet on shares…

StockNews.com · May 3, 2022

Looking for a Recession-Proof Industry to Invest In? Consider These 2 Funeral-Services Stocks

Many analysts believe that the U.S. economy is gradually, inexorably sliding toward a recession. However, due to inelastic demand, the funeral services industry is recession-proof by nature. So, we think it could be wise to bet on quality funeral services stocks Matthews (MATW) and Hillenbrand (HI). Let’s discuss.

StockNews.com · May 3, 2022

Buy These 2 Utilities ETFs to Protect Your Portfolio from a Bear Market

The Fed’s plans to hike interest rates aggressively to curb runaway inflation and the consequences of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war are wreaking havoc on the stock market. This, coupled with rising recession fears, is expected to keep market sentiment bearish in the near term. Therefore, we think it could be…

StockNews.com · May 3, 2022

Bank of England poised to ramp up interest rates as inflation bites

TWITCHY central banks are poised to aggressively hike interest rates this week in a bid to combat soaring inflation, but they risk plunging already wobbly economies into recession say experts.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2022

Inflation, recession and the 2022 midterms - Roll Call

The current economic issues of inflation and low growth could put Democrats at a disadvantage in the 2022 midterms.

Roll Call · May 3, 2022