Ayelet Sheffey,

Ayelet Sheffey is a Senior Economic Policy Reporter who graduated from American University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She covers student debt, the Federal Reserve, economic policy, consumer-centered legislation and government spending. Based in Washington D.C., she can be reached at asheffey@businessinsider.com.

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/ayelet-sheffey?op=1

53%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • Predictions from market analysts suggest that there's a 99% chance rates will remain steady as of Monday morning, indicating a potential bias towards maintaining the status quo.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The title states that higher interest rates will stick around longer while predictions for interest rate cuts in June are being pushed back.
  • The title suggests interest rate cuts are likely when there is no indication of such a move by the Federal Reserve.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The title suggests interest rate cuts are likely when there is no indication of such a move by the Federal Reserve.

Recent Articles

Fed Holds Off on Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Inflation Resurgence and Cooling Economy

Fed Holds Off on Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Inflation Resurgence and Cooling Economy

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Federal Reserve puts interest rate cuts on hold due to inflation resurgence and cooling economy. Jerome Powell emphasizes need for consistent positive economic signs before considering cuts, predicting only two in 2024.
Federal Reserve to Keep Key Interest Rate Unchanged Amid Persistent Inflation and Housing Shortage Crisis

Federal Reserve to Keep Key Interest Rate Unchanged Amid Persistent Inflation and Housing Shortage Crisis

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key federal funds interest rate unchanged at about 5.5% this week, as it continues to fight persistent inflation in the economy despite higher rates leading to a surge in borrowing costs.