Ripple effects

Fed Holds Line on Rate Hikes, But Concerns Linger
Fed Holds Line on Rate Hikes, But Concerns Linger
August 02, 2017  |  Economy

Last Wednesday, at its most recent meeting, the Federal Reserve held back on raising interest rates.  The move, or in this case, non-move, had been...

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Moody’s Downgrade Fallout May be Muted for China’s Consumers
Moody’s Downgrade Fallout May be Muted for China’s Consumers
May 31, 2017  |  International

What might be the fallout from last week’s move by Moody’s to cut China’s credit rating for the first time since the 1980s?  Not much,...

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Amid Reset, Student Loans Offer Tough Lessons on Interest Rates
Amid Reset, Student Loans Offer Tough Lessons on Interest Rates
May 24, 2017  |  News

Students are about to face some real sticker shock on their loans, and quickly.  The question is, what will be the fallout, and how far...

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The Fed And Interest Rate Hike Tipping Point?
The Fed And Interest Rate Hike Tipping Point?
February 21, 2017  |  Investments

In the midst of headlines tied to the Trump administration, from immigration and on down to any number of staffing changes, at the top on...

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Ripple Effects From Trump’s Policies On Consumers’ Wallets
Ripple Effects From Trump’s Policies On Consumers’ Wallets
January 25, 2017  |  Post-Election

We’re just a few days into a new presidential administration and not that much longer into a new Congressional term. Looking at the U.S. economy,...

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Bated Breath For Brexit
Bated Breath For Brexit
January 17, 2017  |  International

The verdict is in. And the world shook. Not really. As widely anticipated, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May offered up the grand plan for Brexit...

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Ripple Effects: From Discount Sausages To Kobe Steak
Ripple Effects: From Discount Sausages To Kobe Steak
September 20, 2016  |  Retail

Finally, gas prices are down, an insecure Chinese economy has caused the dollar to gain strength and U.S. consumers are paying less for food at...

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Ripple Effects: 1-Click To Catastrophe
Ripple Effects: 1-Click To Catastrophe
September 13, 2016  |  eCommerce

The ripple effects of increasing eCommerce and consumer demand for fast deliveries is heralding new supply chains and logistics models. Retailers such as Target and...

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