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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Monetary

News                                                                                                                             
Bloomberg |
Import Prices in U.S. Increase Less Than Forecast on Auto Plunge

The cost of goods imported into the U.S. rose less than forecast in July, reflecting the biggest drop in automobile import prices in more than 20 years.

Econ Comments & Analysis                                                                                            
WSJ | Fed's Yellen Says Stance on Banks Hardened
Contender for Fed Chairman Says Crisis Made Her Rethink Views on Regulation.

Blogs                                                                                                                             
WSJ: Real Time Economics | Jackson Hole Agenda Leaked
The agenda of the annual Jackson Hole (Wyo.) symposium held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is a closely guarded secret; those invited are asked to keep the program contents under wraps until the event starts.