Interest Rate Bump Anticipated
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors will meet tomorrow and Wednesday. The Fed is expected to announce a half-point interest rate increase, which would be the largest interest rate increase in 22 years.
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Three Interest Rate Hikes Expected in 2022
The Federal Reserve will continue to hold interest rates near zero, but Federal Reserve officials are prepared to raise their short-term benchmark rate at least three times next year due to inflation. After the two-day meeting wrapped up Wednesday, officials…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Natural gas prices have turned lower, offering a glimmer of hope for the fertilizer decision. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi has those details in this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. The conversation also…
Fed Offers Insight Into Interest Rates
As the economy recovers from the pandemic and inflation increases, interest rates are expected to go up. After a two-day policy meeting, 13 of the 18 Federal Reserve Board officials said they expect short-term interest rates to increase by the…
Fed Meeting On the Schedule This Week
The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week. The central bank could adjust the forecast for interest rates and inflation, but not take any immediate action. The Fed’s formal policy statement and its economic forecast will be posted Wednesday afternoon.
No Changes Expected for Interest Rates
With the latest pandemic relief, Federal Reserve officials expect to see a strong economic recovery. The minutes of their mid-March meeting have been released. A few of the Fed leaders said COVID assistance will ultimately lift consumer spending and improve…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Multi-year highs are being seen in the grain markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insight into that bump with this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. A volatile political environment and interest rates…
Fed Holds Interest Rates
After its two-day policy meeting, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank plans to keep interest rates near zero through 2022. The decision was made to provide stability for an economy hurt by COVID-19 and business shutdowns. Fed officials…
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates
On Sunday, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero. This is the second time interest rates dropped in less than two weeks. The Fed says the effects of the coronavirus will weigh on economic activity in the near…
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Interest rates are at record lows. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the crude oil market is also at levels not seen since the Gulf War in 1991. These outside influences are having an impact on agriculture. Learn…
