Economy & Politics

Inflation. Interest rates. Housing prices. Investors spend their time closely watching various economic data points and seeing how the Federal Reserve and other policy and lawmakers react. InvestorPlace is breaking down the basics so you can make the smartest moves possible with your money.

Remember This, and You’ll Never Fear the Fed Again

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
As I’ve said before, it’s not that the Fed’s rate hikes are irrelevant; it’s that the trend is what matters, and there’s no question that the interest rate trend of the last few months has been up.

After a Tough Week, Let’s Figure Out Our Next Move

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
This week has been rough, but now’s not the time to bow out.

The Market Reacts to a Surprising CPI Report

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The CPI report released today was a disappointment to traders.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Stocks?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
What do higher interest rates mean for stocks? It's time to be cautious. However, here are several strategies to profit from the trend.

What do Higher Interest Rates Mean for My Savings?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Rising interest rates mean higher savings account yields on the horizon. Here's what you need to know.

What Does Inflation Do to the Stock Market?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
The impact of inflation on the stock market depends on the levels, but high inflation like today spells trouble for the stock market.

What Is Stagflation? What Is the Difference Between Stagflation and Inflation?

By Vandita Jadeja
As fears of a stagflation loom over the economy, here are the differences between inflation and stagflation you must know.

What Is Stagflation? What Is the Difference Between Stagflation and Inflation?

By Vandita Jadeja
As fears of a stagflation loom over the economy, here are the differences between inflation and stagflation you must know.

Who Does Inflation Hurt and Help Most?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Inflation is at a 40-year high, but it impacts people differently. Here's who inflation hurts and helps the most.

What Is the Best Hedge Against Inflation? 5 Investments to Consider

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
Inflation is a real headache. But there are things you can do to hedge against inflation and this article explores these options.

Why Are Interest Rates Rising?

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rising interest rates can be attributed to the actions of one central bank, but there are other causes and effects to be considered, as well.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Home Prices?

By Shrey Dua, InvestorPlace Senior Financial News Reporter
Home prices are in view ahead of today's unprecedented 75 basis-point interest rate hike. What do higher interest rates mean for home prices?

3 Reasons Why Inflation Is Nothing But a ‘Boogeyman’

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
A normalizing supply backdrop coupled with falling demand implies that inflation rates will significantly fall over the coming months.

Can Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Cause a Housing Market Crash?

By Steve Booyens, CFA
A stagnating real economy likely won't be enough for a housing market crash to occur. We're more likely experiencing a cyclical downturn.

May CPI Data: 13 Things to Know as Inflation Hits a 40-Year High

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is here and it brings with it higher inflation than what even experts were expecting.

What Does Inflation Do to the Stock Market?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
The impact of inflation on the stock market depends on the levels, but high inflation like today spells trouble for the stock market.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for My Student Loan?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're wondering what do higher interest rates mean for my student loans, the answer is it will make variable-rate loans more expensive.

What Do Higher Interest Rates Mean for Stocks?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
What do higher interest rates mean for stocks? It's time to be cautious. However, here are several strategies to profit from the trend.

Here’s One Bull Market That Is Snorting Right Now

By Dave Gilbert, Editor, Smart Money
There’s always a bull market somewhere. That’s one of those investing adages you hear all the time. And as with most adages, there is truth in it.
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