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Here’s why markets welcomed America’s big interest rate rise
Here’s why markets welcomed America’s big interest rate rise
The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point – the biggest hike in 20 years. So why did markets rise? John Stepek explains …
5 May 2022
UBI which was once unthinkable is being rolled out around the world. What's going on?
UBI which was once unthinkable is being rolled out around the world. What's going on?
Universal basic income, the idea that everyone should be paid a liveable income by the state, no strings attached, was once for the birds. Now it seem…
8 Apr 2022
The stockmarket rebound has nothing to do with Ukraine or the Federal Reserve
The stockmarket rebound has nothing to do with Ukraine or the Federal Reserve
Stockmarkets bounced yesterday after the Fed raised interest rates and hopes of peace in Ukraine rose. But more relevant was what happened in China. J…
17 Mar 2022
The US Federal Reserve must fight its own battles
The US Federal Reserve must fight its own battles
Getting involved in other political fights will undermine the credibility of America's central bank – and that could affect us all, says Matthew Lynn.
6 Mar 2022
How to short-sell Trump’s media empire
How to short-sell Trump’s media empire
Donald Trump’s would-be media empire looks like a promising target for short sellers. Matthew Partridge explains how to play it.
16 Feb 2022
The Federal Reserve has turned inflation-fighter – how do you invest now?
The Federal Reserve has turned inflation-fighter – how do you invest now?
The US Federal Reserve has become much more hawkish on inflation and less concerned with the markets' reaction to rising interest rates. John Stepek e…
27 Jan 2022
US inflation still shows no sign of fading
US inflation still shows no sign of fading
Annual US inflation hit 7% in December, its highest since 1982, while core inflation rose to 5.5%. That suggests high price rises are going nowhere so…
21 Jan 2022
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US inflation is at its highest since 1982. Why aren’t markets panicking?
US inflation is at its highest since 1982. Why aren’t markets panicking?
US inflation is at 7% – the last time it was this high interest rates were at 14%. But instead of panicking, markets just shrugged. John Stepek explai…
13 Jan 2022
In praise of profits – Ed Yardeni’s stirring defence of capitalism
In praise of profits – Ed Yardeni’s stirring defence of capitalism
It is commonly held that the average American's income has not risen for decades. But in truth, real earnings have been rising by 1.5% since 1995. And…
21 Dec 2021
The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
The Federal Reserve is to speed up the pace at which it is winding down QE, its money-printing programme. But instead of going into shock, stockmarket…
16 Dec 2021
US inflation is at a near-40-year high. So why are markets so calm?
US inflation is at a near-40-year high. So why are markets so calm?
US inflation is rising at 6.8% a year – the highest level for nearly four decades. But markets still seem to be taking it in their stride. John Stepek…
13 Dec 2021
Interest rates: could Jerome Powell remove the markets’ “punch bowl”?
Interest rates: could Jerome Powell remove the markets’ “punch bowl”?
Markets have bounced on suggestion that the Omicron variant may be a less serious strain of Covid-19. But the Federal Reserve has turned hawkish, and …
10 Dec 2021
It’s official – inflation is no longer transitory
It’s official – inflation is no longer transitory
America’s central bank has had a change of heart on inflation, and wants to retire the word “transitory”. John Stepek explains what that means for mar…
1 Dec 2021
Jerome Powell’s poisoned chalice
Jerome Powell’s poisoned chalice
US president Joe Biden has nominated Jerome Powell for a second term in charge of the Federal Reserve. But it could prove a “poisoned chalice” for Pow…
26 Nov 2021
What do Turkey’s tumbling lira and America’s oil raid have in common?
What do Turkey’s tumbling lira and America’s oil raid have in common?
Joe Biden’s confirmation that Jerome Powell will stay on as Fed chair has sent jitters in markets from Turkey to Texas. John Stepek explains what’s go…
24 Nov 2021
Rising inflation puts central banks’ credibility at stake
Rising inflation puts central banks’ credibility at stake
Central banks are running out of excuses for not raising interest rates as inflation soars.
19 Nov 2021
Inflation might surprise us again in the short-term – but it’s here to stay
Inflation might surprise us again in the short-term – but it’s here to stay
Central banks may keep telling us that inflation is transitory, but the reality is that we're in for a period of structurally higher inflation. John S…
11 Nov 2021
Joe Biden’s public spending revolution eats itself
Joe Biden’s public spending revolution eats itself
The US president’s flood of free money was going to save America. Now, the country is drowning, says Matthew Lynn.
7 Nov 2021
The Federal Reserve is printing less money – so why have markets hit record levels?
The Federal Reserve is printing less money – so why have markets hit record levels?
America’s central bank has started “tapering” – cutting back on its quantitative easing programme. But instead of markets falling, they’re hitting rec…
4 Nov 2021
Why fed-up workers are quitting their jobs
Why fed-up workers are quitting their jobs
Workers are leaving their jobs at an astonishing rate, especially in the US, leading to a shortage of workers. What will that mean for our economies? …
22 Oct 2021
Why the world’s most important economic data release has unnerved markets
Why the world’s most important economic data release has unnerved markets
The US added only 194,000 jobs in September, far shorter than the 500,000 that were expected. John Stepek explains why markets didn't react as they no…
11 Oct 2021
What is the US “debt ceiling” and what happens if it is not raised?
What is the US “debt ceiling” and what happens if it is not raised?
The US government has hit its self-imposed spending limit. Unless that limit is raised, the government will run out of money. Saloni Sardana explains …
30 Sep 2021