The Fragile Balancing Act of the Stock Market in Times of Crisis The Nasdaq and the Specter of a Financial Crisis As global markets continue to face unprecedented challenges amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, one particular index that has experienced extreme volatility is the Nasdaq. The Nasdaq, known for its heavy weighting of technology stocks, has […]
Fed Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Point, Opens Door to Another Hike Despite Easing Inflation The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by a quarter point, despite a recent pullback in inflation. This move nudges the federal funds rate to the highest level in 22 years. The Fed also signaled that another rate […]
Feds to decide if it will raise interest rates again The Federal Reserve has been in the middle of a historic monetary tightening campaign since March 2022 to bring down the historically high levels of inflation. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 4% for the year […]