The Fed will likely tighten policy a bit quicker in 2017 than this year, by perhaps one or two more interest rate hikes, a top Fed official said.
Marc Faber: The Fed is obsessed with the stock market
The investor known as “Dr. Doom” says the Fed is ignoring untrustworthy economic data and simply watching stocks.
Drop in US jobless claims bolsters hopes of economic rebound
The number of Americans filing for aid fell last week, a sign that the economy is regaining speed after stumbling in the first quarter.
The Fed would be crazy to hike rates in June
The bond markets are pricing in a June rate hike. Here’s why the Fed should not pull the trigger, says Ron Insana.
Leading indicators tick up in April
A key economic measure increased in April, according to new data released by The Conference Board Thursday.
Bank of America wants the Fed to hike rates
It’s time for the Fed to hike rates, Bank of America executives say. It’s just not clear whether Janet Yellen agrees.
Fed likely to hike in June if data improve: Minutes
The Fed will likely raise interest rates in June if economic data points to stronger second-quarter growth.
Hawks make a stand at April Fed meeting, but doves still rule
Wall Street is entertaining the thought that rates may rise this year, though fear of the Fed remains at a minimum.
Rate hike odds spike across the board after Fed minutes
Expectations for a June rate hike rose as Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed that members would support it if the data improved.
Fed rate hike will juice economy, stocks: Jim Paulsen
The Fed has perpetuated fear on Wall Street, and once it raises rates it will boost the economy and stocks, Jim Paulsen says.
Mohamed El-Erian: The Federal Reserve is torn
Allianz’s Mohamed El-Erian weighs in on the Fed and the next rate hike.
US consumer prices post largest gain in three years
Consumer prices jumped as gasoline and rents rose, pointing to a steady inflation build-up that could give the Fed ammunition to raise rates.
US housing starts, building permits increased in April
Housing starts rose more than expected in April as builders ramped up the construction of single and multifamily homes.
Factory output jumps unexpectedly, boosted by machinery, auto production
U.S. factory output expanded in April, a sign that the country’s manufacturing sector was resisting the downward pull from sputtering global growth.
What slowdown? China’s about to go on a huge US shopping spree
China may be slowing, but investors will find ways to keep pumping money into the U.S., says a new report.
It’s ‘a disgrace’: This is how much more CEOs make than workers
“The income inequality that exists in this country is a disgrace,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
Fed’s Williams sees good outlook, 2-3 rate hikes this year
The U.S. economic outlook is “definitely looking good,” San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said on Friday.
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