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01:16
Fed Hold Rates Near Zero as Economy Makes Progress
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 the recovery is “uneven and far from complete."
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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
With the S&P and Dow hitting fresh highs, stock markets seem to be shrugging off some of the concerns about inflation, rising yields in the bond markets, and the threat of higher interest rates. Still, monetary policy will have a huge impact on where we go from here. Investors want guidance on how concerned the Fed really is about inflation, how long the central bank is committed to keeping interest rates near zero, and the future of its aggressive bond-buying program to the tune of $120 billion each month.
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01:22
Fed Cuts Rates, Restarts QE
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near zero and announced measures to combat the economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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44:52
Kevin O'Leary Live on LinkedIn with Asset TV
Kevin O'Leary, ABC Shark Tank star and Chairman of O'Leary Ventures, joins Asset TV live on LinkedIn for a discussion about investing in watches, wine, and companies led by women. During this 45-minute conversation, he also covers politics, the economy, big tech, the trade war, and entrepreneurship.
