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Fed Rate Hike Hits Consumer Confidence
Fed Rate Hike Hits Consumer Confidence
October 01, 2018  |  Loans

Last week brought a confluence of economic headlines that are slated to hit the consumer right where it hurts: the wallet – and perhaps the...

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Interest Rates Up, Dollar Up, What Comes Next?
Interest Rates Up, Dollar Up, What Comes Next?
January 10, 2017  |  Investments

Money makes the world go around, but interest rates help determine where the money goes. The past several days have seen ripple effects, well, ripple,...

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US Hiring, Wages Strong — Care to Bet on Rate Hikes?
US Hiring, Wages Strong — Care to Bet on Rate Hikes?
November 04, 2016  |  News

So the numbers are in — and by numbers, we mean the jobs numbers and wages data — and should we assume that a rake...

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American Consumers Bought More Than Expected In Second Quarter
American Consumers Bought More Than Expected In Second Quarter
August 03, 2016  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers bought more goods and services in the second quarter of 2016, according to a report on Tuesday (Aug. 2) from Reuters. The numbers...

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No Hurry, But Rate Hike Looms For Sometime This Year (Maybe)
No Hurry, But Rate Hike Looms For Sometime This Year (Maybe)
June 08, 2016  |  Payment Methods

June is out. July looks iffy. But keep an eye out for, possibly, one and done for a Fed boost.

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Fed To Hike Rates, As China Looks On Warily
Fed To Hike Rates, As China Looks On Warily
May 30, 2016  |  International

US stocks have been buoyant amid improving economic data, relatively steady energy prices and now a seemingly imminent rate hike. Here’s why that last point...

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What The Fed’s Big Decision Means For The Big Banks
What The Fed’s Big Decision Means For The Big Banks
December 17, 2015  |  News

The rate hike has finally come, and the big banks are taking a cue from the Fed’s actions. As The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday...

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