Tag: Federal Reserve

While historical patterns are no guarantee, the so-called January barometer — the theory that the first month of the year can be used as an indicator of what's in store for the rest of the year — has proven reliable 38 of the 40 times since the mid-20th century when the S&P 500 experienced full-year growth, according to Fidelity Investments.

Unnerved by the Dow’s slide? This market gauge may offer some comfort

James Langford · February 13, 2018 5:01 am

While some reports have described the Federal Reserve's action against Wells Farego as unprecedented, the central bank imposed a similar restriction on New York-based Citigroup in March 2006. (Daniel Tepper/Bloomberg)

How the Fed’s Wells Fargo crackdown makes deregulation easier

James Langford · February 13, 2018 5:01 am

The Dow Jones industrial average shuddered Thursday after President Trump announced $50 billion in tariffs on imports from China.

US markets slide as lower jobless claims renew rate-hike worries

James Langford · February 8, 2018 6:47 pm

The committee voted 13-12, along strict party lines, to approve the nomination of Carnegie Mellon professor Marvin Goodfriend. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump’s Fed nominee barely escapes Senate committee vote

Joseph Lawler · February 8, 2018 4:50 pm

In his State of the Union address, President Trump was optimistic about the stock market. A week later, the Dow Jones fell in anticipation of higher interest rates due to an improving economy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

If Trump talks bull, he needs to beware the bear

Washington Examiner · February 7, 2018 5:01 am

President Trump touted the stock market's performance during his first State of the Union address, a few days before the Dow shed 666 points. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump learns perils of promoting the stock market

David M. Drucker · February 7, 2018 5:01 am

Job growth remains strong and growing business confidence is likely to continue rising in light of corporate tax reform. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Beltway Confidential

Why you shouldn’t worry about the markets

Tom Rogan · February 6, 2018 6:59 pm

The author of the tax legislation noted that the sell-off began after the jobs report showed wages rising at the fastest clip of the recovery, raising expectations of faster interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite File)

Kevin Brady: Stock plunge reinforces benefits of tax bill

Joseph Lawler · February 5, 2018 10:40 pm

The U.S. stock-market selloff that began Friday with drops of 666 points on the Dow Jones Industrial Average didn't let up Monday. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Here’s why the Dow is dropping

James Langford · February 5, 2018 10:30 pm

The stock market closed sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Dow closes down more than 1,100 points, after plunging as much as 1,500

Joseph Lawler · February 5, 2018 8:00 pm

Jerome Powell takes the oath of office as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Jerome Powell pledges ‘vigilance’ as he begins tenure at the Fed

Joseph Lawler · February 5, 2018 3:03 pm

Incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (pictured left) not only has President Trump's endorsement, but also the support of most Republican senators. That support could help him through difficult economic scenarios in the years ahead. Otherwise, though, he's mostly expected to carry out policy as Janet Yellen, his predecessor, would have. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

What to expect from the Jerome Powell era at the Federal Reserve

Joseph Lawler · February 5, 2018 5:01 am