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Thai interest rate policy needs changing

On March 16, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the US equivalent of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee, raised its policy interest rate (Fed Funds Rate) by 25 basis points from 0.00%-0.25% to 0.25%-0.50% to tame rising inflation.

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to tackle inflation

US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates to tackle inflation

The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates by half a percentage point - double its usual rate - to tackle the country’s highest level of inflation in 40 years. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said it was 'essential' to lower inflation and reduce hardship for American families. Thomas Costerg, Senior…

Markets Stage Big Rally Following Historic 50 Basis Point Rate Hike

Markets Stage Big Rally Following Historic 50 Basis Point Rate Hike

U.S. indices rallied sharply into Wednesday's close after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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The stock market indexes drifted higher yesterday with investors looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy tightening to control surging inflation. However, the Ukraine-Russia war, extended COVID-19 lockdowns in China, and the possibility of an economic slowdown, could keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Amid…

What's Going On With Tesla Shares Today?

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With GameStop Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader retail sector, including GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Snap Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the streaming, social media and gaming sectors, including Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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What's Going On With Facebook (Meta Platforms) Shares Today?

What's Going On With Facebook (Meta Platforms) Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the streaming, social media and gaming sectors, including Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Roblox Shares Today?

What's Going On With Roblox Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the streaming, social media and gaming sectors, including Roblox Corp (NYSE: RBLX), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Microsoft Shares Today?

What's Going On With Microsoft Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader technology sector, including Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

Fed makes biggest rate hike since 2000 to combat inflation

WASHINGTON — For the first time in 22 years, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday pushed up interest rates by a full half-percentage point — a significant escalation of its efforts to get control of troublingly high inflation.

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What's Going On With Nvidia Shares Today?

What's Going On With Nvidia Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader tech sector, including NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Wells Fargo Shares Today?

What's Going On With Wells Fargo Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader financial services sector, including Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE: WFC), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

What's Going On With Plug Power Shares Today?

What's Going On With Plug Power Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader industrials sector, including Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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What's Going On With Apple Shares Today?

Shares of several companies in the broader tech sector, including Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), are trading higher amid overall market strength after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise the key interest rate by 50 basis points.

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Fed hopes biggest rate hike in 22 years tames inflation without recession or stagflation: 3 essential reads on what it all means

The Federal Reserve on May 4, 2022, lifted its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to a range of 0.75% to 1%, its biggest increase in 22 years. The aggressive move, which has been expected for many months, is part of the U.S. central bank’s effort to slow…

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Crude Oil Jumps 5%; Fed Boosts Interest Rates By 0.5%

U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, after the Federal Reserve announced its policy decision.

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Federal Reserve raises interest rates by half point to fight inflation

Largest increase in 22 years comes as inflation is highest in four decades

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Microsoft vs. Meta Platforms: Which Big Tech Stock is a Better Buy?

With the war in Europe and expected rate hikes by the Federal Reserve driving stock market volatility, we think it could be wise to invest in quality big tech stocks because they are expected to generate steady returns in the long run. Therefore, both Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta (FB) should…

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates By 0.5% For First Time In More Than 2 Decades

The Federal Reserve raised its target fed funds rate by 0.5% on Wednesday to a new range of between 0.75% and 1.0%, its first rate hike of at least half a percentage point in more than 20 years. The Fed also said it will begin reducing the size of its…

The Fed raises interest rates by the most in over 20 years to fight inflation

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years.

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Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation

The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by an sizable half-percentage point

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Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike since 2000

Benchmark interest rate raised 0.5 percentage points, with more rises expected

Down 32% YTD, is NVIDIA Stock Now a Buy?

The shares of leading networking solutions company NVIDIA (NVDA) have been plummeting due to bearish market sentiment amid several macroeconomic headwinds. So, because the markets remain under pressure as the Fed gears up to increase benchmark interest rates again this month, will NVDA be able to regain forward momentum soon?…

Global Markets Eagerly Await FOMC Decision

Today is set up for huge volatility, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet to announce their decision on how much they will raise rates. This event has led most investors to sell equities and crypto over the past month, as they fear a 50-basis point rate hike, which…

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