Tag: Janet Yellen
The pluses and minuses of zero rates
Zero interest rates boost the effects of fiscal policy, the adjustment of tax and spending. Even those who are philosophically opposed to using monetary policy to create jobs generally agree on that. But […]
Markets Pop Ahead Of Yellen Speech [VIDEO]
As we embark upon the final trading day in the month of March, the Futures begin trading higher Monday morning by approximately nine points. There is a pretty “decent pop” in the markets.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen Visits Chicago; Stocks Surge
Federal Chair Janet Yellen visited Chicago on Monday, scheduled to speak at a conference as well as make remarks about the economic future of the country.
MrTopStep’s Trading Group Rocked; Thank You, Janet Yellen
I could write something on the two-day Fed meeting and all the net changes and how the S&P had its worst day in … blah, blah, blah.
Report: Federal Reserve To Change Guidance On Raising Rates
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve agreed to alter its guidance about raising short-term interest rates.
Can Yellen ‘Keep Jellin’? FOMC Announcement Today [VIDEO]
As Fed chair Janet Yellen prepares for her announcement to the press this Wednesday, how will her remarks affect the markets?
Report: Wall Street Awaits Yellen’s Comments At First Press Conference
Once referred to as the “Fairy Godmother of the Bull Market” by investment strategist Edward Yardeni, Janet Yellenprepared for her first press conference Wednesday afternoon.
Markets Are Watching Yellen Not Putin
Forget Crimea and bring on the Fed. While Vladimir Putin mocks President Obama it seems that the markets want to forget about those risks and focus on the Fed and whether or not Janet Yellen can be tougher than the President.
Commodities Take Lead As S&P Sits At Critical Level
Better-than-forecast growth in a manufacturing gauge tempered concern about the strength of the global economy. Fed Chair Janet Yellen last week said the economy has strengthened enough to withstand continued cuts to monetary stimulus.