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The Fed …..NO Interest Rate Hike…..

September 20, 2023 By jamesb

Good news fir us and President…. Fed Takes a Pause on Rate Hikes “Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, giving themselves more time to see whether they have lifted borrowing costs enough over their 18-month campaign against inflation to … [Read more...] about The Fed …..NO Interest Rate Hike…..

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Federal Reserve/The Fed, Government, no interest rate hike, Politics, US Economy

The bean counters say Inflation has dropped to it’s lowest levels …

July 12, 2023 By jamesb

Many of us have doubts on this.... The price of pizza hasn't.... The price of a gallon of gas hasn't.... The price of a loan for a car and home  hasn't.... The price's at McDonald's haven't much..... Oh? These bean counters ADMIT they do NOT count certain 'core … [Read more...] about The bean counters say Inflation has dropped to it’s lowest levels …

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Biden admin, Federal Reserve/The Fed, Government, US Economy, US Inflation rate July 2023

The Fed looking to NOT raise Interest Rates for Now…..

June 12, 2023 By jamesb

Could allow banks and other financial outfits begin to DROP borrowing rates for consumers? Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to pause his yearlong campaign of jacking up interest rates to curb inflation, offering a reprieve to consumers and businesses. But for … [Read more...] about The Fed looking to NOT raise Interest Rates for Now…..

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Borrowing costs, Fed Interest rate increases, Federal Reserve/The Fed, US Economy

Inflation has slowed…But is still High…..

March 15, 2023 By jamesb

Ask anyone buying groceries.... The Labor Department said Tuesday that the consumer price index, a broad measure of the price for everyday goods including gasoline, groceries and rents, rose 0.4% in February from the previous month. Prices climbed 6% on an annual … [Read more...] about Inflation has slowed…But is still High…..

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Federal Reserve/The Fed, Government, Politics, US Economy, US Inflation rate

Breaking….Feds WILL fund Silicon Bank money

March 12, 2023 By jamesb

I told ya so…… President Biden who has been here before is NOT going to sit by while some lawmakers talk about leaving thousands of people to NOT get paid because the 16th largest bank ran out of money…. This is a act to stop possible OTHER bank runs… This is breaking … [Read more...] about Breaking….Feds WILL fund Silicon Bank money

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Biden adim, FDIC/Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve/The Fed, Government /Banks, Politics, Sillicon Valley Bank, US Banks, US Economy, US Treasury Dept.

American job growth slows for another month…..

January 6, 2023 By jamesb

The narraitive in the media maybe evertythings ok..... But it isn't.... There has been less hiring in the last few months.... Everyday we have a story on thosands being laid of from large companies.... And? There are still signs in store windows looking for … [Read more...] about American job growth slows for another month…..

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Federal Reserve/The Fed, Job hiring drops, Media, US Economy, US Inflation/Recession

Wall Street ain’t Happy with the more Fed interest rate increases….

December 17, 2022 By jamesb

Fed Chair Jerome Powell & Co. are working on inflation.... That's all good.... But? America IS also doing a Recession ALSO.... And a Recession ain't happy time either....   “The Fed and the stock market are fighting. They’re in a brawl right now,” said … [Read more...] about Wall Street ain’t Happy with the more Fed interest rate increases….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Federal Reserve/The Fed, The US Economy, US Inflation/Recession, US Interst rates, US Recession fears, US Stock market

The next Fed interest rate increase should be smaller….

December 14, 2022 By jamesb

The view is a 4.25 to 4.5 percent hike.... Mortagage and other big ticket items borrowing rates will increase, but probably by a bit lower margin this time... Inflation IS still here even if gas prices have dropped.... And a Recession is also here along with mass job … [Read more...] about The next Fed interest rate increase should be smaller….

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