The market-boosting monetary policies implemented during COVID — which sent the market to record highs — is coming to an end. Yesterday, the US Federal Reserve signaled plans to raise interest rates and end its bond purchases in March. What’s the big deal? The rate raise was long expected but there’s still the question of…
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Biggest risks of 2022: Surging inflation and an aggressive Fed
The monetary policies that powered the stock market to record highs are ending — sooner than expected. What’s the big deal? During COVID, the Fed bought billions in bonds to stabilize the market. Having achieved their goal and the economy returning to normal — the Fed is removing the market’s life jacket. In November: Fed…
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