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The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates again, turning up the heat on already stretched household finances.

The Reserve Bank is expected to hike interest rates again this week and turn up the heat on already stretched household finances.

Financial companies usually benefit in a rising interest rate environment. With the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) rising monthly and annually in January, the Fed is likely to keep raising interest rates until it achieves its 2% inflation target. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to add financial stocks Visa…

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Despite the Fed’s best efforts, inflation remains above the comfort zone. Minutes from the Fed’s meeting show that officials are keen on raising interest rates. This could keep the stock market under pressure this year. Therefore, it could be wise for investors to steer clear of Shopify (SHOP), Snap (SNAP),…

The man dubbed "Dr Doom", US-based economist Nouriel Roubini, is warning that the world faces a "perfect storm" of high inflation, rising interest rates and recession that will be "the worst of all worlds for workers".

Asian stock markets are mixed after signs of enduring upward pressure on American prices added to expectations of higher interest rates for longer

Rising interest rates and recession fears have been weighing on the stock market. Semiconductor stock Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) has declined in price over the past month. And considering the macro uncertainties, should you buy, sell or hold VSH in March 2023? Continue reading to find out.

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