The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Siegel says workers’ wage growth has been “way behind” historical norms and inflation is already fading, which means the Fed’s rate hikes are a mistake.

The recent hawkish comments from Fed chair Powell have increased expectations of more interest rate hikes this year. Economists believe that aggressive rate hikes will eventually lead to a recession. Amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, it could be wise to avoid pricey stocks Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) and SVB Financial…

With inflation still high and the jobs market showing resiliency, the Fed will likely raise interest rates higher than anticipated. This might push the economy into a recession. Despite the uncertainties, investing in fundamentally strong penny stocks Nokia (NOK) and trivago (TRVG) could be worth it now. Keep reading.

The Fed’s hawkish stance to tame the stubbornly high inflation and lingering recession fears has weighed significantly on investors’ sentiments. Therefore, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong stocks, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) and McKesson (MCK), which look poised to deliver solid returns irrespective of market conditions. Keep reading.

Should BlackRock’s prediction prove true, borrowing costs would hit their highest level since 2001.

With the Fed anticipating higher interest rate hikes than previously expected, the stock market is expected to remain volatile in the upcoming months. Given its strong balance sheet, brand recognition, and solid dividend payouts, it could be safe to invest in Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). Read more….

As Fed Chairman Jerome Powell cautions against higher-than-expected interest rates to curb inflation, markets fear this could tip the economy into a recession. Historically, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks in a high-interest-rate environment. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to buy fundamentally strong stocks ARC Document Solutions (ARC),…

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week jumped by the most in five months, but layoffs remain historically low as the labor market continues to be largely unaffected by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes

With the Fed extremely likely to raise the benchmark interest rates higher than envisaged by policymakers, the economy and the stock market are expected to remain under pressure. Amid the uncertainty, it could be wise to invest in high-quality stocks Visa (V), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), and Autodesk (ADSK) for…