How will the debt ceiling crisis affect the markets? Schwab’s Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs shares his analysis. • The Fed is debating raising interest rates on February 1st. Craig Torres covers statements from Federal Reserve officials that may indicate how they’ll vote. • 2023 may be a promising year for home buyers. And a less favorable year for home owners. Lance Roberts explains the market dynamics that will affect both sides of these transactions.
U.S. Hits Debt Ceiling: Will It Impact Investors? — The debt ceiling situation is only one factor among many that may impact the markets in the months ahead. Investors continue to focus on economic, jobs and inflation data, as well as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate strategy, all of which are likely to have a much larger effect on investor sentiment in the next few months than the looming debt ceiling drama. Read more…
Fed Set To Slow Rate Hikes Again And Debate How Much Further To Go — Federal Reserve officials are sending mixed signals that may complicate their discussions over when to pause following an anticipated quarter-point rate increase on Feb. 1. Read more…
Home Prices Will Likely Fall Further — Home prices have started to correct as interest rates rose sharply in 2022. However, the real problem for home prices is still coming in 2023 as the standoff between sellers and buyers comes to a head. Read more…
John R. Day, Bill Ennis, and Matt Heller