Fed Hikes Rates Again Even as Recession Looms
At last week’s Federal Open Market Committee, the Federal Reserve decided to hike its target federal funds rate once again The hike was expected, although there was some speculation as to whether...
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At last week’s Federal Open Market Committee, the Federal Reserve decided to hike its target federal funds rate once again The hike was expected, although there was some speculation as to whether...
More and more people today are trying to protect their wealth They’ve already been ravaged by months of inflation that show no signs of abating, eating into the value of their assets And now...
After months of constantly rising inflation, discussion of the economy has begun to turn towards the R-word: recession The shock of a first quarter that saw GDP contracting, when everyone expected it...
Over the coming months, you could be fighting serious financial threats on multiple fronts We’re already facing skyrocketing grocery costs, soaring energy prices, and dramatically higher interest...
It’s only natural that as Americans we focus most of our attention on domestic matters, even when it pertains to economic issues with a global reach As the world’s largest economy, what happens...
If you’ve never bought gold and silver before, the idea of buying precious metals can probably seem pretty daunting The terminology used, the options available, and the prices you pay can combine...
Over the past several years you’ve probably heard the phrase “buy the dip” Normally that’s in reference to stocks, as part of a strategy of dollar cost averaging But have you ever heard that...
Once again, official inflation numbers have exceeded Wall Street estimates, with June inflation coming in at 91% Even worse than the rising year-on-year inflation, however, is the 13% month-to-month...
Asking which precious metals are gold IRA eligible may seem like a funny question, since it seems like the answer is obvious: gold But gold IRA is a term very often used synonymously with a precious...
It seems like only a short while ago inflation was the only thing really threatening most Americans’ finances Once thought to be transitory, it’s clear that inflation is now here to stay for a...
With the Federal Reserve not only ending its asset purchases but now also cutting the size of its balance sheet and raising its target federal funds rate, markets are having to deal with the fact...
If you’re under the age of 60, you’ve probably only heard about stagflation through tales told by your parents, or through learning about it in economics class Stagflation defined the 1970s, but...
Hardly anyone likes inflation Unless you’re a big-time debtor like the US government, you understand how destructive inflation can be It erodes the value of your money, reduces your standard of...