Inflation is expected to remain high later this year even as the economy slows and layoffs rise. Already, signs of financial stress are surfacing.
Tag: Recession and Depression
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Bear Markets and Recessions Happen More Often Than You Think
The U.S. has been in recession 14 percent of the time since World War II. But being prepared can minimize hardship and even offer investing opportunities.
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The Fed Raises Interest Rates by 0.75 Percentage Points to Tackle Inflation
Central bankers raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, and signaled that they expect rates to be sharply higher by the end of the year.
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The Fed Should Make Amends for Its Mistakes
A 75-basis-point increase, along with the will to tackle inflation aggressively, would shore up the bank’s shaky credibility.
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The Claws of a Bear Market
Can the Federal Reserve and the White House tamp down inflation without sending the U.S. economy into a recession?