Interest Rates

IMF Director Says Fed ‘Will Have to Stay the Course’

IMF Director Says Fed ‘Will Have to Stay the Course’
IMF Director Says Fed ‘Will Have to Stay the Course’
June 05, 2023  |  Economy

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) director said the Federal Reserve may need to do more to slow lending. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told CNBC...

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Is Carvana’s Wall Street Rally an Omen for Online Car Platforms?
Is Carvana’s Wall Street Rally an Omen for Online Car Platforms?
May 31, 2023  |  Markets

One day’s surge on Wall Street may be a blip, or it may be an omen. Shares of Carvana rocketed up more than 16% Tuesday (May 30)....

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FHA Will Temporarily Reduce Some Borrowers’ Mortgage Payments
FHA Will Temporarily Reduce Some Borrowers’ Mortgage Payments
May 31, 2023  |  Loans

The federal government reportedly has a plan to help borrowers behind on their mortgage payments. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is expected to unveil its...

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Credit Card Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark Amid ‘Nonstop’ Spending
Credit Card Debt Hits $1 Trillion Mark Amid ‘Nonstop’ Spending
May 30, 2023  |  Debt

How high is America’s credit card debt? The answer varies from source to source. Either way, it’s either more than or close to $1 trillion,...

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40% of Brazilians at Risk for Debt Defaults
40% of Brazilians at Risk for Debt Defaults
May 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Brazil’s consumers and merchants have found themselves sinking deeper and deeper into debt. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (May 28), 4 in 10 adults in Brazil...

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Report: Richmond Fed President Says US Sees ‘Demand Slowdown’
Report: Richmond Fed President Says US Sees ‘Demand Slowdown’
May 25, 2023  |  Economy

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin reportedly said there is a “demand slowdown.” At the same time, Barkin declined to say the country is nearing a recession,...

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Car Dealers See Inventory Levels Ramp Back Up
Car Dealers See Inventory Levels Ramp Back Up
May 21, 2023  |  Retail

The days of empty car dealer lots could be coming to an end. Easing supply chain constraints and steady production has increased vehicle availability, The...

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Fed Officials Reportedly More Divided Than Ever on Rate Hikes
Fed Officials Reportedly More Divided Than Ever on Rate Hikes
May 19, 2023  |  Economy

Federal Reserve officials reportedly seem more divided than ever on whether more interest rate hikes are needed. Officials’ comments signaling different opinions on the issue come...

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