US Debt Outlook Boosted to Stable by Fitch as Tax Revenues Climb
The US government’s debt dynamics have strengthened thanks to recent improvements in the economy and increased revenue.
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The Fed’s Minutes Are Hawkish. They Also May Be Out of Date
Growing anxiety over inflation and plans to adopt a restrictive policy stance in order to cool rapidly rising prices.
Credit Markets Signal Caution as US Spreads Surge Past Key Level
US investment-grade corporate bond spreads have breached a key 150 basis point threshold.
Bonds Move to Price In a Half-Point Cut After Fed Reaches Peak
Bond market on Wednesday shifted to price in a half-point rate cut in the Federal Reserve’s benchmark rate at some point in 2023.
Powell Says Fed Can Avert Recession But Task Getting Tougher
Fed Chair J. Powell said, US economy is in “strong shape” and the central bank can reduce inflation to 2% while maintaining a solid labor market.
Mr. Big Short: Fed May Do a 180 on Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve has raised the fed funds rate target by 150 basis points since March, and many experts expect a lot more.
The 'R Word': How the White House has Framed Recession Risks
White House aides attempt convey message that they're not ignoring recession risk while stressing an imminent downturn is far from from fait accompli.
