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THE FEDERAL RESERVE News & Analysis

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
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
Fed to investors: Just the beginning for rate hikes
Markets
Fed to investors: Just the beginning for rate hikes
In a mission to fight inflation, Wednesday's rate hike is likely the first of eight this year alone.
Eric Compton, CFA | 17 March 2022
What a Fed rate liftoff means for stocks
Markets
What a Fed rate liftoff means for stocks
Historically, US stocks have done well in the months after an initial rate increase.
Lauren Solberg | 14 March 2022
ETF investors turn to cash and inflation protection in January: Charts of the Week
Markets
ETF investors turn to cash and inflation protection in January: Charts of the Week
Big flows into cash funds as interest in tech cools.
Lewis Jackson | 14 February 2022
Eyes turn to the Fed as US inflation hits 40-year high
Markets
Eyes turn to the Fed as US inflation hits 40-year high
The Federal Reserve is under pressure thanks to big year-on-year increases in energy, used cars and food, the CPI posted its largest 12-month...
Lauren Solberg | 14 February 2022
Aussie funds exposed to the Meta rout: Charts of the Week
Funds
Aussie funds exposed to the Meta rout: Charts of the Week
Strategies run by Magellan, Hyperion and Lakehouse are among those caught up in the Meta selloff.
Lewis Jackson | 07 February 2022
Rate hikes this year? Forecasters are divided: Charts of the week
Markets
Rate hikes this year? Forecasters are divided: Charts of the week
Markets expect the cash rate to hit 1% by December but many economists expect the Reserve Bank will be more cautious.
Lewis Jackson | 31 January 2022
Thinking of selling? Think again: Charts of the week
Markets
Thinking of selling? Think again: Charts of the week
Missing just two months between 2001 and 2021 would slice a fifth from a portfolio’s return.
Lewis Jackson | 24 January 2022
US technology selloff a small cap affair: Charts of the week
Stocks
US technology selloff a small cap affair: Charts of the week
Overseas indexes and large-cap US stocks are spared major losses so far.
Lewis Jackson | 17 January 2022