The Market Is Playing Tug of War With the Fed
On the eve of one of the most consequential Jobs Fridays maybe ever, Jeffrey Snider says markets
The Fed's Focus Is "Singular" Right Now
The Institute of Supply Management’s services gauge sank to its lowest level in two years, mortga
Oil Slips Hard as Recession Risk Rises
Commodity prices are collapsing, the U.S. dollar is soaring, and the yield curve has inverted aga
Risk Management Is the Most Important Thing
The major U.S. equity indexes edged into positive territory after opening in the red, even as a m
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Stagflation?
Stocks are sliding and bonds are rallying, as investors react to accumulating evidence that infla
When Rates Rise, Growth Slows
U.S. gross domestic product contracted by 1.6% on an annualized basis during the first quarter, a
Are Markets Right To Dismiss Russia's Default?
Russia defaulted on its external debt for the first time in more than a century, a technical brea
Stocks Rally To Close a Strong Week
All three major U.S. equity indexes were up more than 2% heading into Friday’s close, even as the
It's Time to Talk About Slowing Growth
The Federal Reserve’s commitment to cooling inflation remains “unconditional,” said Jerome Powell
The Reality Is Higher Rates Slow Growth
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, testifying before Congress on Wednesday, said the central ba
Is This the Beginning of Something Bigger?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 2% Tuesday, and it was the laggard among the major
Things Are Even Tougher All Over
Stocks held modest gains ahead of Friday’s close, but it’s a fraught rally to close the worst wee
When Will This Volatility End?
“You don’t buy when there’s ‘blood in the streets,’” notes Darius Dale. “You buy when there’s a c
What Comes After the Biggest Rate Hike in 28 Years?
The Federal Open Market Committee announced the biggest increase to the federal funds rate in a q
Keep Calm and Manage the Volatility
The producer price index was up 0.8% month over month and 10.8% on an annual basis in May, and Wa