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Where Does the Fed Go From Here?
The Federal Reserve (Fed) just delivered a widely expected, but important monetary policy decisions. On January 30, policymakers decided to leave interest rates unchanged, removing the “some further gradual (rate) increases” language used in previous statements and adding a reference to being “patient” when determining future rate adjustments.
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January Jobs Report
As investors sift through conflicting signals on economic growth, the January jobs report is an encouraging sign that the U.S. economy is on solid footing.
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Now What?
What a year it has been. After the worst December for stocks in 87 years that contributed to the worst fourth quarter since the 2008-09 financial crisis, stocks have bounced back in spectacular fashion. In fact, with a day to go, stocks are looking at their best first month of the year in 30 years.
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Fed Preview
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate announcement and press conference today for signals on future policy after a volatile December.
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Weekly Economic Commentary | January 28, 2019
The Fed Faces Market Fears The Fed’s signals on future policy in this week’s meeting will be especially telling. The Fed’s dot plot implies two rate hikes in 2019, but futures traders are positioning for a pause.
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Weekly Market Commentary | January 28, 2019
Is the Fed Almost Done? We expect the Fed to pause interest rate hikes this week. While the market environment has been challenging, we think recent weakness increases the chances of a positive market response post-tightening cycle.