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How do we know when a recession has begun? Looks for these signs

The economy shrank in the first half of this year, underscoring fears of a broad-based slowdown that could lead to a recession

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

OLD EXPLAINER: How do we know when a recession has begun?

The economy shrank in the first half of this year, underscoring fears of a broad-based slowdown that could lead to a recession

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Surprise! Jobless Claims Fall To Lowest Levels Since April: What You Need To Know Now

U.S. initial jobless claims unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest levels since April, signaling the labor market remains resilient despite continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.

Benzinga · Sep 29, 2022

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slip: Analyst Says Apex Crypto's Stabilization 'A Welcome Sign' Despite Lack Of Catalyst

The two largest coins were in the red Tuesday evening, as the global cryptocurrency market cap slipped 0.6% to $933 billion at 8:12 p.m. EDT.

Benzinga · Sep 28, 2022

Fed's Powell urges broader regulation for stablecoins

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that stablecoins will need greater regulation as they become more widely used by consumers

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Cathie Wood Says Powell's 'Sledgehammer' To 'Slay' Inflation Way More Powerful Than Volcker's In 1980s: 'Fed Could Undermine Its Legacy'

Cathie Wood, the founder of ARK Investment Management, has said the current U.S. monetary policy is significantly more restrictive than in the 1980s when, to kill inflation, former Federal Reserve Chair Paul Volcker had pushed the Fed funds rate up two-fold from 10% to 20%.

Benzinga · Sep 27, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: Painful signs emerge that Fed is moving too far, too fast with aggressive rate increases

We have a term for the intentional infliction of pain on others: cruelty. So what are we to make of the Federal Reserve Board?

Los Angeles Times · Sep 26, 2022

How The FOMC Announcement Affected The Major REITS

Investors sold off shares in major real estate investment trusts (REITs) sold off after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced Wednesday that benchmark interest rates would go up by 0.75% to 3% and 3.25%. 

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

Stock markets drop as Wall Street takes a gloomy view of the economy

The Dow dropped more than 450 points to close at the lowest level since November 2020.

WEKU · Sep 23, 2022

Jonathan Levin: Fed splits the difference on labor market pain

The Federal Reserve is inching toward acknowledging how painful its inflation fight is likely to be, but it’s still a lot closer to the optimists than the pessimists.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022