Federal Reserve

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

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.

Hang In There with This Topsy-Turvy Market

Above all, don’t panic.

Trading Opportunities: How to Prep for the Fed’s Announcement

Expect volatility as we await the Fed announcement tomorrow.

Bear vs. Bull: Who Will Win the Market Tug-of-War?

The market remains volatile yet stagnant amid conflicting expert commentary and reports.

We’re Not Out of the Woods, But We’re Not In Bear Country Either

Now, we’re going to get a bit technical in this article – but stay with us, because each of the points we’ll cover play a role in determining our next moves…

What Is the Federal Reserve? A Quick Guide to the Fed

What is the Federal Reserve? Here is a quick guide to understanding the role, importance, and functions of the central bank in the U.S.

Why the Fed Could Save the Markets Today (But Might Not)

Jerome Powell hates surprises, so we don't think the Federal Reserve will “shock” the markets with more hawkish-than-expected commentary.

Why Wall Street Is Cheering the Federal Reserve’s War on Inflation

The Federal Reserve has many weapons to tame inflation, including rate hikes, cutting the money supply and the strength of the U.S. tech economy.

Stock Market Recap: This Week’s 5 Top Stories

It's been a busy week for traders as several major announcements rocked the stock market and we're going over them in a recap.

Midday Market Update: Why Are Stocks Up Today?

The stock market is up slightly today and we're going over what's happening with shares in our midday market update for Thursday!

5 Stock Winners (and Losers) When the Fed Raises Rates

Interest rate raises are on the way from the Federal Reserve and when that happens the stock market will react with new winners and losers.

Recession Coming? 4 Signs Pointing to a Major Market Downturn in 2022

A recession may be coming in 2022 and there are a few signs investors will want to be on the lookout for that back up that idea.

U.S. Digital Dollar News: Is America Moving to Virtual Currency? What Is a CBDC?

A U.S. Digital Dollar is on the way with the Federal Reserve revealing details for the central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a new paper.

Market Update: Why Are Stocks Down Today?

Stocks are down with the market taking a beating today and we are diving into why that's happening in our market update for Thursday!

Interest Rate Hikes 2022: How Many the Pros Are Predicting for This Year

Interest rate hikes in 2022 are happening and experts are weighing in on how many they expect from the Federal Reserve this year.

What Wednesday’s Fed Activity Means

Despite some unnerving movement on Wall Street, here's what we noticed following the Fed announcement on Wednesday.

Market Update: Why Are Stocks Up Friday?

We're diving into why stocks are up on Friday with our latest market update as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rise today!

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Spooks the Stock Market

After the much-anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement yesterday, where do the Federal Reserve and Wall Street go now?

Fed Fallout Creates Huge Opportunity for Smart Investors

Jerome Powell spooked investors during the Q&A portion of the Federal Reserve's press conference, but the picture will likely be much different by spring.