Tag: Fed

  • Trump again hits Fed on rate rises; says U.S. firms present buying opportunity

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    WASHINGTON  – President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated that the U.S. Federal Reserve was raising interest rates too quickly but added that U.S. companies were “the greatest in the world” and presented a “tremendous” buying opportunity for investors. “They’re raising interest rates too fast because they think the economy is so good. But I think […]

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  • Wall St. looks to Fed outlook Wednesday for early Christmas gift

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    NEW YORK  – Investors are eager for a touch of Christmas cheer from the U.S. Federal Reserve next week, hoping for signs the central bank may ease up on interest rate hikes next year and spark a Santa Claus rally. U.S. stocks are having their worst December performance in 16 years with the S&P 500 .SPX notching […]

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