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Many Balls in the Air
September 18, 2014
There is much for investors to watch this Thursday. A Scottish referendum on independence will determine the future of Great Britain and have implications far beyond the Commonwealth. The vote is considered too close to predict, although latest polls suggest a marginal edge toward rejections. Markets continue to react to yesterday’s FOMC hand-outs and press […] More
Economic Data and Central Bank Plans Occupy Most Attention
August 21, 2014
The Jackson Hole Symposium for central banking begins today. July 30 FOMC minutes released yesterday expressed surprise over the speed of improvement in the U.S. labor market and noted that Fed exit strategy will be anchored around the fed funds target. Chair Janet Yellen speaks Friday at the Symposium. ECB President Draghi also addresses the […] More
