Thus far, 2022 has been a bumpy ride for the stock market and economy. Investing in the market is more challenging when you have high inflation, rising interest rates, and supply constraints caused by the Ukraine conflict and lockdowns in … Read More
As the Federal Reserve moves to hike its benchmark fed funds rate throughout 2022 to battle the highest inflation levels eroding consumer purchasing power at the grocery stores, how do higher interest rates affect consumers? Why Interest Rates Will Rise … Read More
“I think we do need to try to not just rely on the central bank to, in its wisdom, adjust interest rates, but allow for people to avoid being exposed to inflation risk.” Robert J. Schiller The Federal Reserve cut … Read More
When the Fed speaks, investors listen…really closely. The Fed (formally known as The Federal Reserve System) is the central bank of the US. The Fed regulates commercial banks and has the responsibility for conducting monetary policy to achieve its dual … Read More