The bear market endures, yet the S&P 500 index rose more than 17 percent from mid-June to mid-August. Don’t even try to guess what will happen next, our columnist says.
Tag: Interest Rates
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At the Fed’s Big Conference, Investors Will Grasp for Hints About Rate Path
The Federal Reserve chair will speak at a key annual economics conference, which is focused on economic constraints. But investors will be listening for clues about the central bank’s path ahead.
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What Will Happen to Black Workers’ Gains if There’s a Recession?
Black unemployment fell quickly after the initial pandemic downturn. But as the Federal Reserve fights inflation, those gains could be eroded.
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Federal Reserve Officials See Inflation Staying ‘Uncomfortably High’
Minutes from the Fed’s meeting in July showed officials remain committed to raising rates until inflation cools meaningfully.