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The Fed could “just get it over with” by lifting rates 100 basis points this month and then hiking one more time, according to Ed Yardeni.  The market bull suggested the Fed may decide to frontload its rate hikes to tackle inflation more aggressively. Markets are pricing in an 84% probability that the central bank… Continue reading The Fed may ‘just get it over with’ by raising rates as much as 100 basis points at the next meeting and then hiking one more time, says market bull Ed Yardeni

The US Dollar has spiked up against major currencies this year, including a 24% surge against the Japanese yen.  The Federal Reserve’s rate hikes are a key factor lifting the dollar but there are others at play, too.   Spiking energy prices and growth worries are contributing to weakness in the greenback’s rivals.  Loading Something is… Continue reading Here’s what comes next for the world’s top currencies as Fed moves and global growth fears weigh on foreign exchange markets

Ahead of the Fed’s anticipated interest rate hike next week, Wall Street investors are torn on the outlook for stocks.Some Wall Street strategists expect a sharp rebound in stocks by year-end as inflation cools off.That conflicts with the view of Ray Dalio and Scott Minerd, who say the S&P 500 can fall an additional 20%.… Continue reading Wall Street strategists are torn on whether the stock market is about to crash or soar 20% ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. Here’s where 6 market experts stand.

Greg Jensen warned the Fed’s rate hikes could spark a market downturn and a deep recession. The Bridgewater Associates boss predicted stubborn inflation, slower growth, and weaker earnings. Jensen said the US is at the center of a global financial bubble that may be about to burst. Loading Something is loading. Investors are delusional if… Continue reading Ray Dalio’s co-chief rang the alarm on inflation, recession, and a global financial bubble this week. Here are the 10 best quotes.

High natural gas prices have put Gazprom on track for record profits this year. The Russian energy giant is exploring strategies to buy back its own bonds, Barclays said. That would reduce debt and help insulate Gazprom from Western sanctions against Russia. Loading Something is loading. High natural gas prices have put Gazprom on track… Continue reading Russian energy giant Gazprom may be able to withstand Western sanctions by buying back its bonds, Barclays says