Tag: interest rates
Why the Fed raised interest rates again, and why it matters...
The Federal Reserve has now raised interest rates to their highest since 2008, solidifying the concerns of many industry insiders that the auto-market will...
Fed raises interest rates by another 0.75 points to curb US...
In a highly anticipated move, the Federal Reserve raised benchmark interest rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday and indicated that...
The Fed will likely get more aggressive in tackling inflation this...
A number of recently released reports show a combination of positive and negative outlooks for the economy and labor market, just ahead of another...
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio predicts recession, high interest rates
Ray Dalio, a prominent investor, and Bridgewater Associates founder, shared his opinion about inflation, falling stock prices, and future interest rate increases on social...
New Jersey dealer Tom Maoli on inflation, EVs, interest rates, and...
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick. Today, we're pleased to welcome back Tom Maoli, President and CEO of Celebrity Motor...
Fed officials likely to hike interest rates another 0.75 percentage point
On August 26, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made a public pledge to reduce inflation, even at the expense of the...
Interest rate hikes drive monthly loan and lease payments to 4-year...
In an effort to curb out-of-control inflation, the Fed's recent interest rate hikes are starting to be felt by dealers and consumers alike. However,...
Manchin, Schumer reach surprising deal on hefty climate action bill
In a surprise turn of events, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin announced a deal that includes $369 billion for energy and...
Sonic Automotive reports all-time record revenues and gross profit for Q2
Sonic Automotive has reported its second quarterly earnings. According to a press release, Sonic Automotive had an all-time record adjusted earnings of $3.7 billion,...
GDP slips 0.9% for second straight quarterly decline—Biden, Yellen deny US...
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, US GDP, or gross domestic product, shrank by 0.9% in the second quarter. To tackle inflation and decrease the...