By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The odds of a Fed rate hike in September are rising. In fact, a Fed rate hike is looking much more likely now after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she believes arguments for a rate increase have strengthened in recent months.
But whether or not the Fed actually raises rates, the central bank is having a dangerous impact on the markets right now.
Here's what investors need to do now...
By Michael E. Lewitt, Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt - • Print | Email
With central banks owning $25 trillion of financial assets and sovereign wealth funds owning countless trillions more, it is time to ask whether capitalism as we know it is a thing of the past.
These non-economic actors have different motivations than traditional investors who buy assets in order to earn a profit over a reasonable period of time.
By Shah Gilani, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW - • Print | Email
Fed Chair Janet Yellen is set to speak in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, today.
When she does, she'll say one thing - but this is what she really means...
By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 11 points this morning.
The biggest news dragging down markets is Janet Yellen's speech from Jackson Hole.
But there's plenty more happening in the markets today, and you'll find all of it here...
By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The U.S. Federal Reserve meeting in Jackson Hole kicks off this week. The annual meeting always tends to be a market-moving event.
All eyes and ears will be on Janet Yellen for clues on the next interest rate hike.
Today, we are sharing three ways to survive the Fed's destructive policies.
By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report - • Print | Email
These two legendary traders initiated massive bearish bets ahead of Yellen's speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
This is no coincidence. Here's why - and how you can profit, too...
By Michael E. Lewitt, Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt - • Print | Email
This method of measuring risk on high-yield bonds isn't just wrong – it ensures investors a bad outcome.
Find out why (and how to avoid this trap) here...
By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The Federal Reserve rate policy is having a huge negative effect on the economy.
In fact, Money Morning Capital Wave Strategist Shah Gilani says it's a disaster waiting to happen.
And if you're one of these two types of people, it could affect your bank accounts...
By Diane Alter, Contributing Writer, Money Morning - • Print | Email
The July FOMC meeting minutes were released at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Aug. 17).
The minutes showed mixed opinions among Fed officials regarding a 2016 interest rate hike.
Here are the probabilities we'll actually see a rate increase this year...
By Shah Gilani, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning • @ShahGilani_TW - • Print | Email
Repairing the damage the Fed's schemes have inflicted on free markets will require replacing it altogether.
Our expert says the fix is easier than you'd think...
