Most market participants knew that the Fed would increase interest rates by 0.25%. What they don’t know is if all this is leading to a recession. And if it does, how do you even plan for it? Today, Ted Bauman breaks down the Fed’s press release to answer your many questions.
The Fed just increased its expectations for inflation in 2022 by 2.6%. If you mean to trade well this year, you need to read this…
In the first Matrix movie (1999 vintage), a black cat crossing a hallway triggers a case of déjà vu for Neo. It was a sign that something was amiss … and that things were about to go downhill fast. Now I’m having my own episode of déjà vu … and maybe you are too. Because it all sounds too familiar. COVID striking the heart of a key industrial hub in China. The Chinese government locking down millions of citizens to prevent the spread even further. The cascade effect goes on to wreak havoc on supply chains, disrupting key ports and shipping activity. That’s not a recap of 2020 … that’s the latest news from this Sunday.
Historically, rising oil prices and declining consumer sentiment are enough to trigger recessions. Are we in for a bear market now?
The Federal Reserve said more rate hikes are coming. That has some economists worried.
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