Consumers haven’t seen much reason to hold back.

Why bonds lose value when the Fed hikes interest rates and what that has to do with banks.

Investing in long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities hurt the bank as interest rates rose and bond prices plummeted.

The last few days have been particularly unstable for mortgage rates, which were already volatile amid recent interest rate hikes.

The market for skyscrapers with great views and lush amenities is softening.

“It’s clear there have been some shifts in the economy that just make their policies less effective,” says Neil Irwin of Axios.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies on Capitol Hill tomorrow and Wednesday. President Biden is set to release a budget outline on Thursday, and we get February jobs numbers this Friday.

Total loan balances rose from last quarter and year over year, according to the FDIC. There are good reasons to borrow now.

Card debt, which fell during the pandemic, is at a record $986 billion, according to the New York Fed. Delinquencies are rising too.

The number of companies debuting IPOs in 2022 hit its lowest level in years. Just 181 companies went public then compared to over 1,000 in 2021. Experts say this year looks a little brighter.