Macro
AI Demand Spurs Inflation Fears — Cleveland Fed Eyes Rate Hikes
Cleveland Fed's Hammack warns AI demand may fuel inflation, pressuring interest rates. Fed's Warsh counters with AI's disinflationary potential.
John Nada•Jun 30
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Federal Reserve, interest rates, inflation, and global economic policy(395 articles)
Macro
Bundesbank President Warns of Persistent Inflation Despite Middle East Ceasefire
Euro zone inflation persists at 3.2%. Bundesbank's Nagel warns it may stay high despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire. ECB eyes rate hikes.
John Nada•Jun 30
Macro
Fed's Hawkish Hold and Iran Unrest Rattle 2026 Outlook
2026 mid-year market outlook dims as Fed maintains hawkish hold and Iran unrest intensifies, pressuring advisors to recalibrate strategies.
John Nada•Jun 29
Macro
Supreme Court Shields Fed Governor Cook from Trump Firing—for Now
The Supreme Court blocked Trump's bid to fire Fed Governor Cook, igniting debates on Fed independence.
John Nada•Jun 29
Macro
Fed Holds Steady Amid Inflation Woes — Greg Daco's Take
Greg Daco anticipates the Fed holding rates steady amid an income squeeze and supply-driven inflation, challenging Wall Street's hawkish expectations.
John Nada•Jun 28
Macro
Fed Chair Warsh's Bold Stance—'The Committee Will Deliver Price Stability'
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh commits to 'price stability' amid inflation concerns, silencing critics and setting a clear policy path.
John Nada•Jun 28
Macro
Fed's 2026 Stress Test: Banks Thrive Amid Brutal Scenario — No Stakes Attached
Amid a harsh scenario, all 32 banks pass the Fed's stress test without changing capital requirements, highlighting banking resilience yet posing questions for Bitcoin.
John Nada•Jun 28
Macro
Fed Drops 'Easing Bias'—Markets Brace for Prolonged High Rates
Warsh removes 'easing bias' from Fed's statement, signaling prolonged high rates. Markets must adapt to data-driven policy shifts.
John Nada•Jun 27
Macro
Kevin Warsh's Fed Holds Rates Steady at 3.5% — Signals Tough Times for Mortgage REITs
Kevin Warsh's Fed holds rates at 3.5%—bad news for REITs like Annaly and AGNC, but future opportunities loom.
John Nada•Jun 27
Macro
Oil Slide Deflates Inflation Fears — Bond Markets Hold Steady
Oil prices tumble, easing inflation fears. U.S. Treasury yields drop as the market anticipates less aggressive Fed policy under Kevin Warsh.
John Nada•Jun 27
Macro
Fed Rate Hike Looms — HELOC and Home Equity Loans Await Impact
The Fed's potential rate hike could impact HELOC and HEL rates, with the current average at 7.25% and 7.86% respectively. Borrowers must brace for shifts.
John Nada•Jun 27
Macro
Structural Inflation Threatens Bond Portfolios — T. Rowe Price Analysis
Structural inflation poses a threat to bond portfolios amid global tensions. Active ETFs like TAGG offer a flexible approach, adapting to market shifts.
John Nada•Jun 26
Macro
Inflation Sparks ETF Moves — Global Infrastructure and Value Strategies Gain Attention
Inflation concerns rise as energy prices spike. Investors explore global infrastructure, value stocks, and short-duration bonds for strategic protection.
John Nada•Jun 26
Macro
Kashkari Expects 2026 Rate Hike Amid Inflation Spike
Fed's Neel Kashkari shifts to rate hike amid inflation at 4.1%, spotlighting geopolitical and supply chain impacts.
John Nada•Jun 26
Macro
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces Inflation Surge — Trump Eases Rate Cut Demands
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh navigates inflation challenges as Trump eases rate cut pressure amid geopolitical tensions.
John Nada•Jun 26
Macro
Inflation Persists as Fed Weighs Rate Hikes—Goolsbee Weighs In
Inflation remains high as Fed officials weigh rate hikes. Goolsbee supports Warsh's streamlined approach to guidance.
John Nada•Jun 25
Macro
Bond ETF Flows Surge 60% — Investors Eye Real Yields Amid Fed Shifts
Bond ETFs in the U.S. surge by 60%, driven by investor hunger for yield amid Fed-induced volatility. Real yields from the AI boom and inflation dynamics play key roles.
John Nada•Jun 25
Macro
Inflation Climbs to 4.1% — Fed Chair Warsh Stands Firm on Rates
Inflation hits 4.1% in May, challenging Fed's rate cut prospects. Warsh prioritizes Fed credibility over Trump's pressure for lower rates.
John Nada•Jun 25
Macro
Kalshi Traders Doubt Bessent's 3% GDP Growth Vision—Favor Lower Targets
Kalshi traders doubt Treasury Secretary Bessent's 3% GDP growth target, favoring more modest expectations given recent economic indicators.
John Nada•Jun 25
Macro
U.S. Banks Brace for $708 Billion Losses — Fed Stress Test Shows Resilience
U.S. banks can endure $708B in losses, Fed's stress test reveals. Yet, changes to capital requirements loom, creating regulatory uncertainty.
John Nada•Jun 24