The funds are paying enticing interest rates right now. But the debt ceiling and signs of weakness in the banking system are worrisome, our columnist says.
Tag: Consumer Price Index
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Inflation Cools Notably, but It’s a Long Road Back to Normal
Fed officials are debating how to set policy after bank blowups. Fresh inflation data are unlikely to make such decisions easier.
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Wall Street rises on relief over banks and inflation.
A rebound in bank stocks provided a pause in the market panic over the health of the financial system.
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Inflation report’s details show price increase stubbornness.
The Consumer Price Index cooled to a 6 percent annual pace in February, but a closely watched monthly index climbed more quickly than economists expected.
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You Can Use Your Tax Refund to Buy I Bonds, but Should You?
The answer depends on whether you’re looking to get high interest rates now or a safe investment with inflation protection over many years.