Euros & Dollars: Another Warning for the U.S. Debt Market
Every time there is a disturbance in the market for U.S. debt, the American economy inches closer to a full-scale debt crisis. We just moved another inch or two.
Every time there is a disturbance in the market for U.S. debt, the American economy inches closer to a full-scale debt crisis. We just moved another inch or two.
Despite differences in inflation rates and macroeconomic trends, many central banks make their policy decisions based on what the Federal Reserve does.
European interest rates rise and fall closely with American rates. This can be good for Europe, but it can also be bad, especially if America is hit by a fiscal crisis.
After months of falling, U.S. interest rates are rising again. There is no apparent economic reason for this, which suggests that investors are worried about government solvency.
Donald Trump keeps criticizing the Federal Reserve for its interest rate policies. But if he gets what he really wants, he will make inflation great again.
The Federal Reserve is not eager to cut interest rates, but when they get around to it, they will have to pursue two policy goals at the same time—and one goal excludes the other.
The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its policy-making federal funds rate unchanged for now.
The Federal Reserve meets on Wednesday. Here is why they won’t increase the interest rate.
Just in time for the recession, Europe may see the benefits of lower interest rates.
With two months left in 2023, the Federal Reserve and the ECB have struck a note of confidence with debt-market investors. This gives Europe hope as they slide into a recession, but will it help America avoid a fiscal crisis?
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