Inflation fears have led to a sell-off in stocks and bonds in August as the markets fret the possibility of more interest-rate increases.
Tag: Interest Rates
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Wall St. Weighs the Effect of Weaker China and Stronger U.S.
Investors are worried about the Chinese economy teetering as well as signs that the U.S. economy may be growing too fast for inflation to moderate.
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Inflation Picks Up, but Details Under the Surface Are Encouraging
Economists looked past the first acceleration in overall inflation in more than a year and saw signs that price pressures continued to moderate in July.
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How Long Will Interest Rates Stay High?
It’s pricey to borrow to buy a business, car or home these days. Interest rates are expected to fall in coming years — how much is up for debate.