Tag Archives: Federal Reserve

Policy Leanings Of Current FOMC

Posted on March 6, 2018 by macromon
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QOTD: Liqudity

Posted on November 5, 2017 by macromon

“..liquidity is OK. But it may be more fragile, and more prone to disappearing in stress situations…There hasn’t been a liquidity-related incident that has had a significant effect on the real economy. That doesn’t mean it won’t happen.” – Jay … Continue reading →

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Wolf’s Fed Verdict – FT

Posted on September 20, 2015 by macromon

The Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise rates sparked a negative reaction from stock markets, and complaints from investors. Martin Wolf, in conversation with John Authers, defends the Fed’s decision. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video … Continue reading →

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Staying safe in the Fed’s new world – FT

Posted on September 8, 2015 by macromon

Once the US Federal Reserve raises interest rates it is expected that it will stop at 2%, a zero real rate. David Riley, head of credit strategy at BlueBay Asset Management, tells the FT’s Dan McCrum that investors need new … Continue reading →

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Fed hides nuggets in minutes – FT

Posted on February 19, 2015 by macromon

FT US Alphaville Editor Cardiff Garcia and his collaborator Matthew Klein examine the clues given by the central bank board members about the trajectory of the US economy which triggered the market reaction to the Fed minutes, sending gold higher … Continue reading →

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Is patience a virtue? – FT

Posted on January 29, 2015 by macromon

The Federal Reserve’s latest statement on monetary policy left the central banks options open on an interest rate rise later this year. The FT’s John Authers suggests that international developments may force the Fed to be more patient. Click here … Continue reading →

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The week explained – Economist

Posted on March 21, 2014 by macromon

Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Janet Yellen’s first message from the Fed and George Osborne’s new budget for Britain are three important stories that made the news this week. Our correspondents explain – Economist (click here if video is not observable)

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Stanley Fischer To Become Vice Chairman of the Fed

Posted on December 11, 2013 by macromon

This is the best news we’ve heard in a long time. Bloomberg reports, Former Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer is President Barack Obama’s leading candidate to become vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, people familiar with the selection process … Continue reading →

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TaperLess

Posted on September 18, 2013 by macromon

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Movie Review: Money for Nothing

Posted on September 11, 2013 by macromon

Here’s one we’re putting on our must see list.   Reuters MacroScope blog writes, “Money for Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve” is a slick, thoughtful and alternately infuriating-and-funny documentary that premiered in New York’s Florence Gould Hall last night. It gives … Continue reading →

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