Everyone’s in Fed front-running mode again today, judging from the action in precious metals and the US bond market we beat the dead horse that is QE speculation yet again to close out this week. Also, GBP offers an interesting sideshow at the moment.
The action today suggests that some
The first week of November will likely prove a volatile and pivotal week, potentially setting market direction for the remainder of the year, with no less than 5 central bank meetings (all eyes on the US Fed), US Congressional elections, and US October employment on the schedule. Below we provide
Everyone’s in Fed front-running mode again today, judging from the action in precious metals and the US bond market we beat the dead horse that is QE speculation yet again to close out this week. Also, GBP offers an interesting sideshow at the moment.
The action today suggests that some
Among the stock activity stories for Friday, Oct. 29, from the Associated Press: — Shares of Israeli network gear maker Radvision Ltd. climbed after the company posted growing revenue for the third-quarter.
Shares of Edison International advanced Friday after the power company reported that its third-quarter net income rose and beat Wall Street expectations.
GDP reports are always big news, especially for economists. But, this week’s GDP report coming just days before an historic Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is such big news, that its been rumored to have caused the ghost of Milton Friedman himself to leave his resting place
Modest economic growth and a low and falling inflation rate continue to be a recipe for market uncertainty, but they keep the door open for more stimulus. As such, most market watchers and analysts have their eyes firmly fixed on next week’s outcome for the FOMC meeting and midterm elections.
The Fed is almost certain to announce QE2 at the November FOMC meeting. Indeed, comments from Fed officials in recent weeks have indicated further accommodations are required to bring inflation and employment back to levels the FOMC sees as consistent with its dual mandate. We expect policymakers are inclined to
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