Fed’s Barkin Says Half-Point Hike Depends on Economy in May
Markets see a better than even chance that the Federal Open Market Committee will raise interest rates by a half point when it next meets.
Markets see a better than even chance that the Federal Open Market Committee will raise interest rates by a half point when it next meets.
As a stunning rebound in U.S. stocks charges on, investors are questioning how long the surge can continue.
U.S. Treasury yield curve, widely seen as barometer of economy's health, briefly "inverted" Tuesday, warning sign bond investors see a recession.
Investors are questioning how long the surge can continue in the face of a hawkish Fed with warnings of recession from the bond market and war.
“There’s reason to believe that this time around, yield curve inversion may not be as good of an indicator as it has been in the past..." -Erin Browne
Strategists caution the selloff that took S&P 500 12% from its January record is not over and sharp rallies are typical of volatility in bear markets.
Almost any direction you look, it points to higher oil prices and a potentially damaging effect on the global economy.