Federal Reserve: Continued inflation is seen as the number one financial risk hedge fund's leverage has risen to a record high

The Federal Reserve said that while inflation continues, market participants and observers believe that higher-than-expected interest rates pose the greatest threat to financial stability. The central bank wrote in its semi-annual financial stability report released on Friday that “the risk most cited by market participants is that continued inflationary pressure may cause monetary policy positions to be more restrictive than expected.” The report includes research on financial market contacts and the central bank's assessment of risks in four main areas, including asset valuation, corporate and household borrowing, financial sector leverage, and financing risk. The Federal Reserve wrote in its report that since the last Financial Stability Report1

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Has the Federal Reserve changed its attitude? Pryce: It is expected that interest rates will still be cut twice this year

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates twice this year and begin cutting interest rates in July, but there is a risk of hawkish tendencies.

Zhitong FinanceApr 19 03:17 ET

They Bet Against the Dollar. Now They're Paying the Price. -- WSJ

The dollar was expected to weaken against a number of currencies this year. It hasn't worked out that way.

WSJApr 18 23:00 ET

PBoC Sets USD/CNY Reference Rate at 7.1046 Vs 7.1020 Previous

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) set the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Friday at 7.1046 as compared to the previous day's of 7.1020.

FXStreetApr 18 21:59 ET

I'm worried! A number of Fed policymakers spoke in unison: interest rates will not be cut during the year

The Zhitong Finance App learned that a number of Federal Reserve officials have sent more clear signals, which also makes the market more and more worried about the prospects of future interest rate cuts. Given the slow and difficult progress of reducing inflation in the US and the fact that the US economy is still strong, more and more Federal Reserve officials are beginning to send a similar signal to the outside world: there is no rush to cut interest rates. The two FOMC voting commissioners discussed cutting interest rates Atlanta Federal Reserve Chairman Bostic said he was relieved to keep interest rates unchanged and reiterated that he thought it was inappropriate to lower borrowing costs until close to the end of the year. Bostic said he still believes inflation is moving towards the central bank's 2% target, but he pointed out that this path can

Zhitong FinanceApr 18 21:40 ET

Interest rates on long-term mortgages in the US rose more than 7% to the highest point in nearly five months

Interest rates on long-term mortgages in the US rose to more than 7% this week, the highest point in nearly five months, making potential homebuyers face higher financing costs for home purchases

Zhitong FinanceApr 18 18:00 ET