The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

It's been all good economic news in recent weeks, but the former Treasury secretary warns the final stretch to fight inflation might be the hardest.

Thanks to easing inflation and indications of lower interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, the Nasdaq composite could rebound after its freefall last year. Given this backdrop, fundamentally sound Nasdaq stocks Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Gilead Sciences (GILD) could be ideal buy-and-hold options in 2023. Keep reading….

Given the inflationary environment, the Fed’s committed efforts in bringing inflation down to its 2% target will likely keep the market volatile in the near term. Therefore, Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) and Adams Resources & Energy (AE), which have maintained strong momentum despite market fluctuations, could be ideal buys now.…

Although a strong labor market and moderating inflation rates are improving investor sentiments, the Fed’s hawkish stance has raised concerns about a recession. Against this backdrop, investors might buy and hold quality stocks trading under $20, Stellantis N.V. (STLA) and LSI Industries (LYTS). Read on….

Despite cooling inflation, the continued tightness in the labor market is likely to keep the Fed on track with its aggressive monetary policy for the rest of the year. With the market volatility expected to remain, fundamentally strong stocks Caterpillar (CAT), ADT (ADT), and Ingles Markets (IMKTA) might be ideal…

The decline in the value of Iraq’s national currency and the rise in the prices of foodstuffs and imported goods can be traced back to remarkable change in the policy adopted by the US Treasury and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Both bodies have had a policy shift…

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard noted Thursday that recent reports show high inflation in the United States is cooling and suggested it was possible that price acceleration may cool without causing significant job losses

Although the latest inflation and employment reports indicate a resilient economy, the Fed’s persistence to keep interest rates high has caused widespread concerns about an economic slowdown. With uncertainties surrounding the economy, we think it could be wise to buy and hold large-cap stocks Merck & Co. (MRK), Coca-Cola (KO),…

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in 16 weeks, defying the Federal Reserve’s attempts to slow the economy and bring down inflation

"Are you actually bullish now?". That was the question I got from StockNews CEO Steve Reitmeister late last week after I published my commentary for my POWR Stocks Under $10 newsletter. Even though he and I differ about our respective stock market (SPY) outlooks from time to time, I think…

U.S. retail sales fell by the most in a year and business equipment production slumped, raising concerns that the economy is losing momentum under the weight of tighter Federal Reserve policy.