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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rally After Fed Hikes Rates As Expected: Why This Analyst Thinks It's A 'Fakeout' Rather Than Breakout

Bitcoin traded higher and hovered just under the psychologically important $40,000 mark on Wednesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap shot up 5.5% to $1.8 trillion.

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.

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Powell Says More Hikes Are Likely Coming, But US Economy Is 'Well Positioned' To Handle Them

Powell Says More Hikes Are Likely Coming, But US Economy Is 'Well Positioned' To Handle Them

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell had some relatively soothing words for the markets after the Fed on Wednesday raised its target fed funds rate by 0.5% to a new range of between 0.75% and 1.0%.

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The Fed is putting America's inflation problem on its shoulders

Chair Jerome Powell addressed the American public directly, and owned the current situation

Federal Reserve hikes official interest rates by 0.5 per cent, ASX rises, Dow Jones jumps 900 points

The US Federal Reserve has increased official interest rates by 0.5 per cent and flagged that more such rises are likely. Meanwhile, the Australian market has followed Wall Street higher.

Stock bulls get reprieve as Powell signals a limit to austerity

Under no pressure to throw investors a bone, Jerome Powell nevertheless did, igniting the biggest stock market rally on the day of a Federal Reserve meeting in a decade.

Tribune News Service

Thai interest rate policy needs changing

On March 16, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the US equivalent of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee, raised its policy interest rate (Fed Funds Rate) by 25 basis points from 0.00%-0.25% to 0.25%-0.50% to tame rising inflation.

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US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to tackle inflation

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to tackle inflation

The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates by half a percentage point - double its usual rate - to tackle the country’s highest level of inflation in 40 years. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said it was 'essential' to lower inflation and reduce hardship for American families. Thomas Costerg, Senior…

Markets Stage Big Rally Following Historic 50 Basis Point Rate Hike

Markets Stage Big Rally Following Historic 50 Basis Point Rate Hike

U.S. indices rallied sharply into Wednesday's close after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

3 Dividend Kings to Buy Right Now Without Hesitation

3 Dividend Kings to Buy Right Now Without Hesitation

The stock market indexes drifted higher yesterday with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy tightening to control surging inflation. However, the Ukraine-Russia war, extended COVID-19 lockdowns in China, and the possibility of an economic slowdown, could keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Amid…

What's Going On With Tesla Shares Today?

What's Going On With Tesla Shares Today?

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With GameStop Shares Today?

What's Going On With GameStop Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader retail sector, including GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Snap Shares Today?

What's Going On With Snap Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the streaming, social media and gaming sectors, including Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Facebook (Meta Platforms) Shares Today?

What's Going On With Facebook (Meta Platforms) Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the streaming, social media and gaming sectors, including Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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What's Going On With Roblox Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the streaming, social media and gaming sectors, including Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Microsoft Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader technology sector, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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Fed makes biggest 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.

What's Going On With Nvidia Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader tech sector, including NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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What's Going On With Wells Fargo Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader financial services sector, including Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE: WFC), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Plug Power Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader industrials sector, including Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Apple Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader tech sector, including Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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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…

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Crude Oil Jumps 5%; Fed Boosts Interest Rates By 0.5%

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, after the Federal Reserve announced its policy decision.

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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by half point to fight inflation

Largest increase in 22 years comes as inflation is highest in four decades

Microsoft vs. Meta Platforms: Which Big Tech Stock is a Better Buy?

With the war in Europe and expected rate hikes by the Federal Reserve driving stock market volatility, we think it could be wise to invest in quality big tech stocks because they are expected to generate steady returns in the long run. Therefore, both Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (FB) should…

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