Survey: 93% of economists see the Fed lifting rates more than once in 2022
Economists say high inflation is forcing the Fed’s hand.
4 min read
Jan 06, 2022
Brian Beers
Former Managing Editor
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- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Syracuse University
About the author
Brian Beers is a former managing editor for Bankrate. He oversaw editorial coverage of banking, investing, the economy and all things money. Previously, he was the director of editorial production for CNBC Digital where he received an Emmy-nomination for the long-form digital feature "Boom, Bust and Blame: The Inside Story of America's Economic Crisis."
Brian is driven to help people learn more about their money and investments knowing that it could end up positively impacting them in a real-life financial decision someday.
His work has been published on CNBC, Investopedia, MagnifyMoney, NBC Sports, The Drive and Yahoo. He also spent a number of years as the lead digital producer of SportsBiz with Darren Rovell.
Brian holds a B.S. in finance from Syracuse University and lives in New York with his family.
Brian's latest articles
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Survey: Experts predict another year of decades-high inflation
Price increases depend on supply chain and labor shortages.
4 min read Jan 06, 2022 -
Fed sees three rate hikes in 2022 and speeds up its taper of bond purchases
Soaring inflation is making it hard for the Fed to justify its aggressive policies.
8 min read Dec 15, 2021 -
Worried about your finances and job security beyond the pandemic? Here’s 7 steps to take
More than 3 in 5 Americans are worried about their incomes over the next six months.
8 min read Nov 29, 2021 -
Biden picks Jerome Powell for new term as Federal Reserve chair
The appointment gives Powell the chance to finish the U.S. central bank’s pandemic response.
6 min read Nov 22, 2021 -
The Great Resignation: Why millions of workers are leaving their jobs and what to consider before quitting
A game of hiring musical chairs is afoot — and it doesn’t look like it’ll be stopping anytime soon.
9 min read Nov 17, 2021 -
Fed will begin tapering bond-buying stimulus, rates remain at near-zero
The Fed’s decision is a vote of confidence about the economy.
7 min read Nov 03, 2021 -
Taper, explained: How the Fed plans to slow its bond purchases without wrecking the economy
The Fed’s massive bond-buying program has about run its course. Here’s how a taper works.
5 min read Nov 02, 2021