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Economy, United States. 14 September, 2012, 2:17
Federal Reserve updates economic projections
The FOMC has updated its economic forecasts. Growth forecasts for 2013 and 2014 are revised upward.
Economy, United States. 14 September, 2012, 1:58
FOMC Chairman Ben Bernanke’s press conference
The Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will be speaking at a press conference regarding the FOMC decision to engage in open-ended QE3. You can watch the press conference here:
Economy, United States. 14 September, 2012, 0:30
FOMC extends zero rate guidance and buys mortgage backed securities
FOMC extends zero rate guidance and buy $40bn of mortgage backed securities per month.
Economy, United States. 12 September, 2012, 0:39
Moody’s may lower rating of the US
Moody’s threatens to lower US’ credit rating if Congress failed to produce plan to reduce debts over the medium term.
Economy, United States. 9 September, 2012, 22:55
Anticipation of quantitative easing pushes up inflation expectation
In anticipation of more QE after a weak jobs report, financial market reacted by pricing in higher inflation.
Economy, United States. 7 September, 2012, 21:06
US non-farm payroll for August disappoints, unemployment rate down to 8.1%
US adds less jobs in August than expected
Economy, United States. 4 September, 2012, 22:12
ISM manufacturing PMI points to slight contraction in August
ISM manufacturing PMI points to continued weakness in manufacturing
Economy, United States. 29 August, 2012, 11:38
US consumers remain uncertain in spite of increased net worth
Consumer confidence did not improve together with other economic indicators and stock market.
Economy, United States. 27 August, 2012, 13:27
A possible QE3 has already started damaging the economy
The damage to the economy from elevated fuel prices has already started
Economy, United States. 27 August, 2012, 0:32
Gold standard brings price stability to gold only
Gold standard only guarantees price stability of gold itself.
Economy, United States. 24 August, 2012, 13:59
Cooler heads at the FOMC should prevail, avoiding QE3
The FOMC might not be as dovish as the minutes suggested.
Economy, United States. 23 August, 2012, 21:23
US flash manufacturing PMI indicates modest expansion
Markit’s flash US manufacturing PMI picked up slightly to 51.9, better than expected.
Economy, United States. 23 August, 2012, 2:17
FOMC Minutes: “many members” wanted more easing if growth not picking up
“Many members” see additional easing warranted, the FOMC minutes shows
Economy, United States. 17 August, 2012, 9:34
New normal: Beveridge curve points to structural shift in US employment
Beveridge curve suggests that there is a structural shift in US employment dynamics, and it points to possibly a persistently high unemployment rate.
Economy, United States. 15 August, 2012, 23:52
China remains the top foreign holder of US Treasurys
China remains to be the biggest holder of US Treasury securities in June.
Economy, United States. 15 August, 2012, 21:38
US industrial production +0.6% in July, capacity utilisation up to 79.3%
US industrial production increased by 0.6% in July, better than expected.
Economy, United States. 15 August, 2012, 20:47
US consumer price index was flat for July
US’s CPI is flat for July.
Economy, United States. 12 August, 2012, 19:43
Don’t Get Too Excited About Jackson Hole
The conditions for QE2 back in 2010 are not here, making any hint of QE3 by Ben Bernanke unlikely at the Jackson Hole meeting.
Economy, United States. 9 August, 2012, 19:32
Looking down the fiscal cliff
Should the Congress fail to reach any compromise regarding the fiscal cliff, the fiscal drag will be enough to put the US economy in recession.
Economy, United States. 4 August, 2012, 21:54
Sub-50 ISM readings and non-recessions
Sub-50 ISM readings may not be followed by recessions, particularly as the Fed was helping.