Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Policymakers Monitor Inflation and Trade Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at the May 2025 meeting, signaling a cautious approach as officials navigate persistent inflation...
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady as Tariff Uncertainty Clouds Monetary Policy Outlook
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at the 4.25%-4.50% range at its May 2025 meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell citing elevated uncertaint...
Corporate Bond Markets Face Refinancing Pressures as Duration Risk Extends Across Capital Structures
Corporate issuers face unprecedented refinancing challenges as elevated interest rates collide with a substantial wall of maturing debt. Investment-grade and hi...
Federal Reserve Signals Pause in Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Shows Signs of Cooling
The Federal Reserve's latest policy decision indicates a potential shift in monetary strategy as consumer inflation moderates from peak levels. Central bank off...
Federal Reserve Signals Patience on Rate Cuts Despite Cooling Inflation
Federal Reserve officials indicated they remain in no hurry to cut interest rates despite recent improvements in inflation data, sending mixed signals to financ...
Emerging Market Bonds: The Case for Selective Allocation in a Higher Rate World
Higher global interest rates have increased the attractiveness of emerging market bonds on absolute yield terms while also increasing the strain on sovereign bo...