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US FEDERAL RESERVE News & Analysis

Will the Fed hit pause on rate hikes or do a 'skip'?
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Will the Fed hit pause on rate hikes or do a 'skip'?
The US, Australia and Canada now appear to be in a similar interest rate dynamic. 
Tom Lauricella | 13 June 2023
US inflation pressures easing but still sticky
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US inflation pressures easing but still sticky
The latest US inflation report leaves Fed likely on track for a rate-hike pause.
Lauren Solberg | 10 May 2023
Is this the Federal Reserve's last rate hike?
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Is this the Federal Reserve's last rate hike?
US interest rates are now at their highest since 2007, but Morningstar expects hefty rate cuts in 2024 and 2025
Preston Caldwell | 04 May 2023
US Federal Reserve to hike this week as markets price in RBA pause
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US Federal Reserve to hike this week as markets price in RBA pause
But whether the Fed pauses, or even cuts rates this year, is very much up for debate.
Sandy Ward | 01 May 2023
US inflation still too hot for the Fed
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US inflation still too hot for the Fed
The US Federal Reserve is still likely to raise rates in May despite the lowest inflation reading in two years.
Lauren Solberg | 12 April 2023
US stock market outlook: Undervalued, but a rough road ahead
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US stock market outlook: Undervalued, but a rough road ahead
Monetary tightening is either at, or close to, an end, but markets will be looking for increases in leading economic indicators to begin a viable...
Dave Sekera, CFA | 03 April 2023
Fed raises rates, but uncertainty reigns amid banking crisis
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Fed raises rates, but uncertainty reigns amid banking crisis
A tightening of bank lending could tilt the balance on the economy and future rate hikes or cuts.
Preston Caldwell | 22 March 2023
Why this is a must-watch Fed meeting
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Why this is a must-watch Fed meeting
The Fed may raise rates again, but its signals on the banking crisis and future rate hikes will be key for the markets.
Sandy Ward | 21 March 2023
Strong US inflation means Fed path intact, despite banking woes
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Strong US inflation means Fed path intact, despite banking woes
Despite banking system worries, hot inflation means interest rates will head still higher.
Lauren Solberg | 14 March 2023
Hot US jobs data means Fed has further to go
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Hot US jobs data means Fed has further to go
Jobs growth in the US has continued to strengthen despite recession fears.
Lauren Solberg | 05 February 2023