How to read the FED decision?
As expected, the FOMC announced on Wednesday that it would keep interest rates unchanged, a first since the beginning of 2022. However, the updated projections...
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New regulation for the US Banks
Banks with at least $100 billion in assets may have to comply with the new requirement. Large US banks could face a 20% increase in...
The FED will pause
Disappointing news on inflation could persuade the Fed to raise interest rates again, giving ammunition to hawks who argue that there is still work to...
The market is still dreaming
After the onset of a crisis, a certain degree of volatility usually persists, reflecting investors’ nervousness. American regional banks have not seen significant rebounds, as...
Understanding the SVB’s collapse
The Fed is considering stricter rules for mid-sized banks after the collapse of SVB Financial Group and Signature Bank. They could target lenders with assets...
The Fed standing firm
Less than two weeks after the second-largest bank failure in US history, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made it clear that inflation remains the top...
The market is wrong, the FED will continue raising interest rates
Exactly one year after launching its tight monetary policy campaign, the Federal Reserve faces a dilemma: continue its fight against inflation or reassure and stabilize...
U.S. interest rates: a harsh wake-up for investors
The Federal Reserve’s (FED) testimony on Tuesday was a painful wake-up call for investors, who had expected an end to rate hikes and a strong...
The Fed’s Puzzle
A phenomenon is defying economic theory and disrupting the Fed’s debates on monetary policy: why is wage growth slowing even though the labor market is...