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Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Some investors are worried about economic recovery as pandemic stimulus fades and the debt burden mounts
Investors unwound some of the year’s big bets as shifts by Federal Reserve policymakers reverberate
Commodities and value stocks hit while dollar surges after US central bank signals earlier rate rise
Central bank indicates interest rate rises could come sooner than expected
Hawkish tilt is justified given an encouraging but uncertain outlook
Fall in the premium demanded to hold higher-risk debt signals increasing confidence in the US economy
And are international stocks too cheap?
US central bank moved to ease money market pressure and prevent negative yields taking hold
A better understanding of the emotions of consumers would help control inflation risks
But its policymakers can’t see the future, and neither can you
By forecasting rate rises in 2023, the US central bank has shifted tone and jolted markets
The US central bank’s move is based on new predictions of faster growth and sharply higher inflation
Government bond yields jump and US equities slide after prediction of quicker rate rises
Officials bring forward forecasts for tighter monetary policy after boosting inflation projections
Forecasts for US interest rates could be taken as a sign of inflation concerns or complacency
Investors urged to have ‘eyes wide open about what is coming next’
Pressure in short-term debt markets is on US monetary policy meeting agenda
And more views on the dollar
Energy sector lifts Europe’s shares to record as price of oil rises
FOMC could begin debate as early as this week on shrinking $120bn monthly asset purchase scheme
Central bank should not take comfort from the bond market
US currency gives up gains made on expectation of rising interest rates
Government bond prices rise and yields tumble despite strongest inflation reading in 13 years
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