Strategist Expects US Recession by Year-End, Fed Tightening to Drag Down Economy

Investment bank MPS Capital Services has warned that the U.S. economy will be in a recession by year-end. The firm’s strategist predicts that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by an additional 25 basis points, warning that the central bank’s monetary tightening “will drag down on the economy.” Strategist’s Recession and Rate Hike Predictions … Read more

Fed Bank President: Banking Crisis Tips US Economy Toward Recession

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Neel Kashkari, says the current banking crisis has pushed the U.S. economy closer to a recession. “We have fundamental issues, regulatory issues facing our banking system,” the Fed official stressed. Neel Kashkari on U.S. Economy, Banking Crisis, Recession Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari … Read more

Billionaire ‘Bond King’ Jeffrey Gundlach Warns of ‘Painful Outcomes’ in Next Recession

Billionaire Jeffrey Gundlach, aka the “Bond King,” has warned of “painful outcomes that are coming in the next recession.” Commenting on the Federal Reserve’s attempt to curb inflation, he cautioned: “The more you try to reduce the severity of problems, you’re going to end up ultimately having a very high severity problem.” ‘Bond King’ Jeffrey … Read more

Bridgewater CIO Warns of Deeper, Longer, and ‘Much More Painful’ Recession Than What We’re Accustomed To

Bridgewater Associates’ co-chief investment officer has warned about a recession that is “much more difficult” and “much more painful” than what we’ve been accustomed to. “The dam has been broken where fiscal policymakers are now part of the story,” said the executive of the world’s largest hedge fund. Bridgewater Executive’s Recession Warning Karen Karniol-Tambour, Bridgewater … Read more

Recession or Prolonged Inflation: The Fed Must Decide Between Two Policy Mistakes, Says Economist

Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian says the Federal Reserve will have to “decide between two policy mistakes.” One risks triggering a recession and the other could prolong inflation well into 2023. “I think the time has passed for a soft landing,” the economist stressed. Mohamed El-Erian on Inflation, Recession, and the U.S. Economy Economist … Read more

Federal Reserve Index: The US Is Already in Recession

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s monthly index has plunged, suggesting that the U.S. has entered a recession. The index is designed to gauge the overall U.S. economic activity and inflationary pressure. It is a weighted average of 85 monthly indicators. Fed Index Suggests the US Already in Recession The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago … Read more