The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch) expects the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday to tame inflation as the banking crisis in the US and Europe has eased somewhat.

Inflation is receding, albeit slowly, so there’s no reason to risk more financial tumult. Will the central bank see it that way?

Bank headlines dominated another choppy day of trading on Wall Street.

Shares in the midsized lender continued to tumble as fears grow about First Republic's financial health grow even after it received a $30 billion lifeline from its bigger rivals last week.

Amid high inflation and rising interest rates, beverage giant Coca-Cola's (KO) 60-year-old dividend-paying record makes it a safe haven for investors. However, the stock has declined 5.6% year-to-date. So, should you buy the stock now? Read more to find out.

“What the Fed saw as the big potential threats didn’t materialize, and the threat that did materialize they didn’t see coming,” says Thomas Hogan, a senior fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.

Following the recent bank failures, the Fed stands at policy crossroads, weighing strong economic data against jittery capital markets. Amid an inflationary environment, grocery stocks tend to fare better than others, given an inelastic demand for their goods. Hence, quality grocery stocks Walmart (WMT) and Costco Wholesale (COST) could be…

Over the past year, the central bank has raised interest rates eight times to control inflation, which is still well above its 2% goal. The recent collapse of the financial system further complicates the Fed’s efforts in its fight against stubborn inflation. Amid this, it could be wise to invest…

Despite a drop in inflation, recent developments have been concerning. Moreover, the Fed is in a dilemma of stabilizing the banking industry or fighting inflation. With uncertainty looming over the stock market, high-quality blue-chip stocks Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Coca-Cola (KO), and AbbVie (ABBV) could be solid additions to your…