Tag: the Fed

Fed’s Lockhart: We can still hike in 2015

After last week’s much-anticipated FOMC meeting struck a surprisingly more dovish tone than markets had…

September 29, 2015

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USA dollar firms on rate hike hopes

He was the third Fed official to support higher interest rates.

United States stocks open higher on Yellen speech, GDP data

September 29, 2015

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United States stocks open higher on Yellen speech, GDP data

USA stocks offered little reaction to Speaker John Boehner’s resignation, effective at the end of…

September 29, 2015

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Gold retreats from 3 week high

“There’s a powerful case to be made that it’s time to raise interest rates”, Bullard…

Dollar, shares rally on Yellen speech, US GDP

September 28, 2015

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Dollar, shares rally on Yellen speech, US GDP

The United States dollar increased against other major currencies on Friday as Federal Reserve Chair…

Sarb anxious about SA’s economic situation

September 27, 2015

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Sarb anxious about SA’s economic situation

Yet last Friday, the day after the Fed opted to keep rates on hold, the…

Dollar firms as Fed seen hiking rate this year

September 27, 2015

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Dollar firms as Fed seen hiking rate this year

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said the central bank could lift rates at its…

Dollar gains after Yellen revives rate hike expectations

September 25, 2015

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Dollar gains after Yellen revives rate hike expectations

“The Fed will only be raising rates when they’re confident growth is on a sustainable…

September 24, 2015

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US stocks open higher

If the Fed had opted for a rate hike, it would have been a vote…

Federal Reserve not Increasing the Interest rates Right Now but Maintains an

September 24, 2015

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Federal Reserve not Increasing the Interest rates Right Now but Maintains an

His comments come a day before Fed Chair Janet Yellen delivers a high-profile speech on…