News
WSJ | 'Sterilized' Bond Buying an Option in Fed Arsenal
Federal Reserve officials are considering a new type of bond-buying program designed to subdue worries about future inflation if they decide to take new steps to boost the economy in the months ahead.
FOX Business | ECB Keeps Key Interest Rate at 1%
The European Central Bank (ECB) held its key lending rate at a record low one percent Thursday, in line with forecasts. Attention now turns to ECB president Mario Draghi's news conference in Frankfurt at 1:30pm GMT.
Market Watch | Fed weighing new form of bond buying: report
Federal Reserve officials are considering a new type of quantitative easing that will attempt to boost the economy without accelerating inflation, according to a report published Wednesday.
Econ Comments & Analysis
Real Clear Markets | Americans Don't Benefit From Fed Inflated Asset Prices
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have had a rocky couple of weeks, including the largest drop of the year on Tuesday. Their rollercoaster highs and lows haven't really meant much when it comes to economic growth in America though.
Morgan Stanley | Fed Thoughts: QE or Not QE?
For some time, our call has been that the Federal Reserve will undertake additional balance-sheet action in 1H12. This view has been in and out of consensus thus far this year, even though the Fed appears to have been adhering to a consistent storyline throughout.
Forbes | Monetary Policy FAQ: Explaining the Basics of the Dollar
Today, the dollar takes its value on a moment-by-moment basis from the value that the markets place upon the dollars of the U.S. monetary base.
Blogs
WSJ | House Democrats Request Hearing on Altering Fed Mandate
Democratic lawmakers on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee asked Wednesday to hold a hearing focused on a proposed change to the Federal Reserve‘s mandate that would strip the central bank of its focus on employment.
WSJ | CEOs Say Change Volcker Rule, Other Pending Fed Regulations
A group of chief executives on Wednesday called for major changes in Washington, including modifying parts of the Dodd-Frank financial overhaul bill and balancing the federal budget.
