Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at OneUpPoint BFG Wealth Partners, believes the Federal Reserve should maintain interest rates above inflation levels despite economic pressures. In an ...
Discover how exchange rates influence the economy, affecting job markets, inflation, and costs of goods. Learn about their indirect impacts on everyday life.
Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...
As the Federal Reserve decides its federal funds rate, here’s how it ripples through the economy and influences your finances.
A decrease in oil supply drives up oil prices, which can raise unemployment and inflation. To counter adverse effects on inflation, a central bank may choose to increase its policy rate, potentially ...
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Lesetja Kganyago, says he is in favour of ending the use of the prime lending rate to price bank loans, as more transparency is needed for ...