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Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds: Weekly Stat

Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds: Weekly Stat

Some consumers think their inflation-adjusted incomes will fall in the next year, according to the University of Michigan survey.

By Vincent Ryan | March 28, 2022

This Year’s Interest Rate Hikes Won’t Stifle M&A

This Year’s Interest Rate Hikes Won’t Stifle M&A

A number of other coinciding economic factors likely ensure that 2017 will be another strong year for dealmaking.

By Paul Aversano | April 7, 2017

U.S. Hiring Posts Biggest Gain Since September

U.S. Hiring Posts Biggest Gain Since September

The unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in January and wages increased by only 0.1%, dampening hopes for a March interest rate hike.

By Matthew Heller | February 3, 2017

Goldman Sachs to Pay $120 Million in Rate-Manipulation Case

Risk & Compliance

Goldman Sachs to Pay $120 Million in Rate-Manipulation Case

The CFTC orders the investment bank to pay up in response to charges that traders deliberately influenced a U.S. global dollar benchmark.

By Sean Allocca | December 22, 2016

Fed Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 0.25%

Fed Raises Benchmark Interest Rate by 0.25%

Fed Chair Janet Yellen calls the first rate increase in a year “a vote of confidence in the economy.”

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2016

Yellen Suggests No Rate Hike in ‘Coming Months’

Yellen Suggests No Rate Hike in ‘Coming Months’

The Fed chair says signs of a weakening jobs growth are "concerning" but she is still optimistic about the labor market and inflation.

By Matthew Heller | June 7, 2016

Citibank Fined $425M in Rate-Rigging Cases

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Citibank Fined $425M in Rate-Rigging Cases

U.S. regulators allege Citi manipulated key swaps and interest rate benchmark to benefits its own trading positions.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 25, 2016

Labor Cost Benchmark Rises Only 0.6% in Q1

Labor Cost Benchmark Rises Only 0.6% in Q1

“We continue to be on track for very slow progress,” an economist says of the small increase in wages despite a strengthening labor market.

By Matthew Heller | April 29, 2016

Junk Bond Defaults Seen Rising Again in 2016

Junk Bond Defaults Seen Rising Again in 2016

The credit ratings agency forecast that the junk default rate will be 4% this year, up from 3.5% in 2015.

By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2016

IMF Urges Caution on U.S. Interest Rate Hike

IMF Urges Caution on U.S. Interest Rate Hike

Spare economic capacity and very low inflation justify keeping monetary policy loose in most major advanced economies, IMF staff said.

By Matthew Heller | November 12, 2015

Corporate Bond Market Booming

Investment Banking

Corporate Bond Market Booming

The flurry of deals came after issuance virtually halted for nearly two weeks.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 10, 2015

Jobs Report Leaves Interest-Rate Picture Murky

Jobs Report Leaves Interest-Rate Picture Murky

A modest gain in jobs last month, along with a further decline in unemployment, sends mixed signals to the Fed ahead of its September meeting.

By Matthew Heller | September 7, 2015

Fed Finds Wage Growth in Some Regions

Fed Finds Wage Growth in Some Regions

Latest "Beige Book" survey may fuel confidence in the economy as the central bank considers interest-rate policy later this month.

By Matthew Heller | September 3, 2015

Fed Official Criticizes Post-Crisis Policies

Fed Official Criticizes Post-Crisis Policies

The St. Louis Fed's vice president says zero interest rates, forward guidance and QE have done little to stimulate the economy.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 19, 2015

Fitch Sees ‘Modest’ Impact From Gradual Rate Hike

Fitch Sees ‘Modest’ Impact From Gradual Rate Hike

However, interest-rate pressure could 'impair the financial flexibility of buyers as acquisitions become more expensive,' says the ratings agency.

By Matthew Heller | June 18, 2015