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FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE News & Analysis

When will the Fed start cutting interest rates?
Markets
When will the Fed start cutting interest rates?
The actions of the Federal Reserve will impact Australian Investors. Our latest economic forecast for interest rates, inflation, and GDP growth.
Preston Caldwell | 22 July 2024
Markets brief: Why you should expect tough talk out of the Fed meeting
Markets
Markets brief: Why you should expect tough talk out of the Fed meeting
Inflation may be turning, but Powell seen emphasizing that the fight isn’t over yet.
Tom Lauricella | 25 July 2023
Fed raises rates again, with a focus on talking tough
Markets
Fed raises rates again, with a focus on talking tough
Powell stays hawkish on the inflation fight, but the markets are looking for a less restrictive Fed next year.
Preston Caldwell | 14 December 2022
RBNZ calls recession and a wake up call for buy-now pay-later: What we learned this week
Markets
RBNZ calls recession and a wake up call for buy-now pay-later: What we learned this week
The Fed may be making some changes and EU oil caps dragged.
Nicola Chand | 25 November 2022
Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?
Markets
Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?
'Tremors' in the markets have some concerned, but investors are cautioned against overreacting.
Sandy Ward | 17 October 2022
Finally, some hopeful signs on US inflation
Markets
Finally, some hopeful signs on US inflation
CPI is still running hot, but evidence grows that the peak has passed.
Lauren Solberg | 12 May 2022
7 charts for making sense of volatile markets
Markets
7 charts for making sense of volatile markets
This is what it’s like when the Fed has to move aggressively.
Tom Lauricella | 11 May 2022
Expect more rate hikes at the Fed: Morningstar
Markets
Expect more rate hikes at the Fed: Morningstar
Investors should expect additional rate increases even as Powell throws cold water on the idea of a still more aggressive path.
Preston Caldwell | 05 May 2022
It's decision day at the Fed. Here's how it all works
Personal Finance
It's decision day at the Fed. Here's how it all works
This FAQ piece on the US Federal Reserves answers all your questions about monetary policy stateside, how it works, and what could go wrong.
Eric Compton, CFA | 04 May 2022
Bond investors facing worst losses in years
Fixed Income
Bond investors facing worst losses in years
With inflation still running hot, bond prices are sliding as the market looks for faster Fed rate hikes.
Sandy Ward | 24 March 2022