September Fed rate hike still a possibility despite Asia jitters
And what if there is no lift-off in September?
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Summers warns Yellen against a rate hike
If it is true that we are in a “Secular Stagnation,” we may need alternative (Keynesian) policies.
Key risks for Europe: Greece, China and Fed
New risks and setbacks again threaten Europe’s economic sentiment.
What will lower oil prices mean for US economy?
LONDON | UBS | Lower oil prices are evaluated as essentially “a wash” for the US economy.
What does Fed exit mean for equities?
UBS analysts explain some key aspects of Fed’s challenging task starting in September.
Retreat in all markets
China’s unexpected decision to devaluate its currency triggers uncertainty in the markets.
Stocks should react overall positively to Fed rate hike
An upcoming Fed interest rate hike now seems to be one of markets’ main focal points and concerns.
US GDP GROWTH ACCELERATES IN Q2
The US economy is gaining momentum in the second quarter with an estimated 2.3% growth, supported by consumption and construction investment.
Meet the most important man in the Fed
CANCUN (MEXICO) | A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” the Federal Reserve did not even announce its interest rate movements. Fed watchers had to infer the lending policy of the world’s most powerful central bank just by painstakingly perusing the documents–release, obviously, in paper–of the Fed’s open market operations.
FED keeps the door open in July
LONDON | Barclays | The US dollar strengthened after the FOMC left the door open for a September move, although it did not provide any strong signal for the timing of the first hike.