Category Archives: Rate Hike

Indexes at All-Time Highs – Fear at All-Time Lows

Posted on October 9, 2017 by flpbaruchnewsletter

The markets broke their previous highs on Friday and continue to juggernaut through the beginning of the final quarter of 2017.  Auto sales have risen at the fastest pace of the year. Expected corporate tax cuts from the Trump presidency … Continue reading →

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Will Harvey and Irma Aftermath Affect Rate Hikes?

Posted on October 9, 2017 by flpbaruchnewsletter

September US job reports have shown a monthly decrease for the first time in seven years with 33,000 jobs lost. The market believes these numbers are ephemeral and a result of Harvey and Irma’s repercussions in primarily the restaurant industry. … Continue reading →

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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged in November, December Hike on the Table

Posted on November 6, 2016 by flpbaruchnewsletter

As expected by the entire market, the Federal Reserve chose to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday ahead of the upcoming presidential election next Tuesday. The benchmark federal funds rate still sits at a target range of 0.25%-0.5% after the … Continue reading →

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December Rate Hike

Posted on October 23, 2016 by flpbaruchnewsletter

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams recently alluded to a rate hike at the Fed’s upcoming meeting in December. He said, “this year would be good for a rate rise”, and he wanted the rate hike to be … Continue reading →

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