#fed #federalreserve #interestrates #yahoofinance Thanks to several interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve has been able to curb inflation and bring it closer to its 2% goal. However, as economic uncertainty remains, the debate over what the Fed do in the coming months rages on. Claudia Sahm, Sahm Consulting Founder and Lee Munson, Portfolio Wealth Advisors President & CIO join Yahoo Finance to discuss the Fed’s performance so far and weigh in on the central bank’s policy decisions going forward into 2024. Sahm argues the Federal Reserve should cut rates sooner than later as deflation has already begun, asking them to “get out of the way and look at the […]
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady, didn’t surprise investors. But their Summary of Economic Projections, which signaled three rate cuts next year, did catch a few people off guard. Nick Timiraos, The Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Correspondent joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in on the potential timeline for the first rate cut—and what could signal it. Timiraos explains why Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s tone on rate cuts has shifted. Timiraos makes clear that any rate cuts would be dependent on inflation continuing to decline. “It does seem like they [the FOMC] could be moving ahead the discussions around when to cut rates after [January] if inflation […]
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate pause for December is pushing investors to turn their attention to 2024. In particular, speculation is now focused on whether a soft landing scenario can be sustained in the new year. EY Chief Economist Greg Daco joins Yahoo Finance anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith to discuss major factors that could influence future Fed decisions on interest rates, like consumer spending and labor market data, and how regulators are looking to navigate next year’s economic environment. “The Fed’s candid pivot towards the fact that it will be adjusting monetary policy was very important. Now that’s behind us, this acknowledgment that inflation has been falling faster […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at a conference after the Central Bank announced their decision to keep interest rates at a 22 year high for the third meeting in a row. Powell claimed that growth had slowed “substantially” and that the Fed would determine “the extent of any additional policy firming that may be appropriate to return inflation to 2 percent over time” suggesting rates have hit their peak. Steve Brown, Guggenheim CIO of Total Return Strategies, joins Yahoo Finance Josh Lipton and Julie Hyman to discuss the comments and take a deep dive into the potential policies that the Fed may adopt going forward. Brown comments on the […]
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates in 2024. The big question is: When in 2024? J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Jack Manley doesn’t think it’s going to as early as some investors expect and that “volatility is the name of the game.” Manley thinks that in 2024 there will be room for “opening up the opportunity set a little bit and remembering there are 490+ names in the S&P 500 that haven’t done a whole lot of anything,” referencing the outperformance of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks. Manley says volatility will create a “ripe environment” for active management. Watch the video above to hear how Manley […]
This segment originally aired on December 5, 2023. As Wall Street attempts to predict the Fed’s 2024 monetary policy moves, Harris Associates Co-Head of Fixed Income Adam Abbas joins Yahoo Finance Live anchors Julie Hyman and Jared Blikre to analyze the central bank’s outlook and the key macro forces causing uncertainty. Abbas believes the Fed is weighing risks not just to inflation, but also broader economic risks in charting its 2023 course. He notes Tuesday morning’s JOLTS data did flag some slowing, proving threats remain even after recent progress on inflation. Given lingering risks, Abbas believes market expectations for cuts seem “too aggressive.” “I think if you show up late […]
US stocks slipped on Wednesday amid fresh signs of economic malaise, as oil prices hit lows not seen since June and investors looked to data that signaled more cooling in the labor market. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.4% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dropped more nearly 0.2% or about 70 points. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) shed roughly 0.6%. Wednesday brought fresh signs of softening in the labor market, as the ADP gauge on private payrolls missed expectations, finding that 103,000 jobs were added in November. That came after Tuesday’s soft reading on jobs openings bolstered optimism for a Fed pivot to cutting interest rates. Markets are […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned investors it’s ‘premature’ to conclude Fed rate hikes are over and that the central bank needs to see more evidence that inflation is on its way back to the Fed’s 2% target. Powell weighed in on the current state of the economy at Spelman College on Dec 1, 2023. #yahoofinance #finance #news #youtubeshorts #youtube #shorts #shortsvideo #fed #federalreserve #rate #rates #ratehike #interestrates #jeromepowell #powell #speech #live
As 2024 comes upon investors faster with every day, experts are now believing the Fed may reach its inflation mandates and promote GDP growth in the new year with a recession. Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni explains the economy has been more resilient than even he expected, reconsidering his past recession calls. “It’s almost contrary to agree with the Fed, and I’ve been a contrarian saying the Fed may actually get it right. Inflation may come down and they may get it without a recession,” Yardeni tells Yahoo Finance. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe […]
U.S. retail sales fell by 0.1% in the month of October, lower than previously expected estimates of 0.3%, while shooting up 2.5% year-over-year. Furthermore, retailers Target (TGT) and TJX Companies (TJX) — the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls — both beat third-quarter earnings estimates. Yahoo Finance Reporter Madison Mills joins the Live show to break down what resilient consumer spending means for the end-of-year market rally. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international […]
