Fed Watch
With the Fed cutting rates for the first time since the financial crisis, there are a lot of monetary policy moves to monitor. You can count on "Fed Watch" to bring you all the latest updates on the economic data shaping central bank policies.
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01:44
Fed to Hike Rates Soon
Fed Chair Jay Powell said that soon it will be appropriate to raise the target fed funds rate, acknowledging that inflation is far above the Fed's long-term goal of 2% and the labor market is "very very strong." Powell didn't rule out the possibility of QT or rolling off the nearly $9 trillion balance sheet or offer timing guidance, except that this would not happen until after the start of rate...
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01:36
Interest Rate Hike Could Come in 2022, Fed...
The Fed didn't touch interest rates or its bond purchases at the September meeting, but Powell hinted that a tapering announcement could be coming in November. "So long as the recovery remains on track a gradual tapering process that concludes around the middle of next year is likely to be appropriate," said Powell. He reiterated that tapering does not mean rates are going anywhere right away,...
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01:16
Fed Hold Rates Near Zero as Economy Makes...
The Fed is holding rates steady near zero and maintaining its asset purchase program, promising to provide advance notice before making any changes. Chair Jay Powell applauded strengthening employment & economic activity, but he didn't give a number to target for maximum employment or offer specifics about tapering timing or what exactly constitutes "substantial further progress."
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01:18
Fed Holds Steady at March Meeting
As expected, the FOMC is leaving rates unchanged and keeping up its asset purchase program of $120 billion each month. When asked if the Fed is thinking about thinking about tapering, Chair Powell said the Fed will be looking for substantial further progress before tapering. During the press conference, Powell acknowledged growth, but cautioned that "the economy is a long way from our goals" and...
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01:33
Fed Holds Rates Near Zero
Stocks spiked after dovish guidance and the Fed's decision to maintain aggressive monetary policy for as long as it takes. Despite forecasting 4.5% unemployment by the end of the year upping its GDP forecast to a robust 6.5%, the Central Bank is holding interest rates near zero and maintaining its 120 billion monthly bond buying program.
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01:11
All Eyes on March FOMC Meeting
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