Most Active Articles 2013-05-18T12:16:02.148-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:federal-reserve Steve Bobrov sbobrov064 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15646985091984390023-9c89667245f3d4582f79e6c3ad1b3d81 2012-09-21T12:50:26.466-04:00

By James Saft – While we may want to enjoy the quantitative easing-fuelled rally while it runs, it is probably best to remember that sometime, perhaps soon, a bull market will depend on improvement in the real economy. Perhaps the … Continue reading →

By James Saft – While we may want to enjoy the quantitative easing-fuelled rally while it runs, it is probably best to remember that sometime, perhaps soon, a bull market will depend on improvement in the real economy. Perhaps the … Continue reading → http://theneteconomy.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/a-qe-rally-in-search-of-main-street-confirmation/ George Mattathil gmattathil715 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6894070165663863376-f406488d36434dadd39197426c5a51fc 2013-04-09T17:50:06.659-04:00

In most American cities, a limestone home with a large front turret and paneled library would have a waiting list of buyers at $135,000. In Detroit’s Rosedale neighborhood, it almost didn’t sell at all.

In most American cities, a limestone home with a large front turret and paneled library would have a waiting list of buyers at $135,000. In Detroit’s Rosedale neighborhood, it almost didn’t sell at all. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-09/detroit-homes-rot-as-appraisals-stopping-sales-mortgages.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10246793852396590252-984fce8a7107363dd56d916c28874be0 2012-12-11T17:15:54.469-05:00

The U.S. Treasury Department is exiting its equity stake in American International Group Inc. through the final sale of shares acquired as part of a 2008 bailout that swelled to $182.3 billion.

The U.S. Treasury Department is exiting its equity stake in American International Group Inc. through the final sale of shares acquired as part of a 2008 bailout that swelled to $182.3 billion. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/aig-bailout-ends-four-years-after-two-year-plan-timeline.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11079236615512566818-b6454bdf1b2867af96513670eca1fa5e 2013-02-06T10:12:40.705-05:00

Let's not forget that the 157k headline employment print was below consensus and 22% lower than the 201k average of the prior three months

Let's not forget that the 157k headline employment print was below consensus and 22% lower than the 201k average of the prior three months http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/social-pulse-news/16-reasons-im-not-buying-the-employment-report/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8436631902077578274-e35fee57da90bb5e5060334d88e848e6 2013-05-14T03:50:36.968-04:00

Combined short positions of F&O speculators in COMEX Gold now at a record high for the 3rd week (surged from 4.3 million oz in Sep to 13.9 million short now

Combined short positions of F&O speculators in COMEX Gold now at a record high for the 3rd week (surged from 4.3 million oz in Sep to 13.9 million short now http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/gold-trading-news/speculator-gold-gross-shorts-at-all-time-highs/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9382823245776554827-e378151247092bd07b34080063177fb1 2012-10-09T11:55:31.935-04:00

The Federal Reserve’s independence shouldn’t be compromised by politicians who disagree with the central bank’s policy actions, economic advisers to President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney said in a debate tonight.

The Federal Reserve’s independence shouldn’t be compromised by politicians who disagree with the central bank’s policy actions, economic advisers to President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney said in a debate tonight. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-09/hubbard-agrees-with-obama-aide-on-keeping-fed-apolitical.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7743315778862407429-893af39e168828e5f1ac2ee28288873b 2013-01-25T13:47:04.900-05:00

Fiat currency is not wealth - Creation of new fiat Currency simply strengthens a fantasy balance sheet, either by adding to cash reserves or servicing Debt

Fiat currency is not wealth - Creation of new fiat Currency simply strengthens a fantasy balance sheet, either by adding to cash reserves or servicing Debt http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/social-pulse-news/the-coming-debt-limit-drama-government-wins-we-lose/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12542935233422980203-0e03b5c1aceb3325268c0b2541783730 2012-12-11T16:58:04.048-05:00

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said central bank guidance on the path of interest rates may be more useful in circumstances such as major slumps or financial imbalances.

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said central bank guidance on the path of interest rates may be more useful in circumstances such as major slumps or financial imbalances. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-11/carney-says-policy-guidance-useful-in-extraordinary-times.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15569308095081444264-bd7bbeed15c4706f863274c6c00be82e 2013-04-25T14:47:12.916-04:00

Gold Investment continues to be a tale of two markets – the physical & the Paper Gold Market & Investors Answer by way of “Sold Out” Signs to Manipulation

Gold Investment continues to be a tale of two markets – the physical & the Paper Gold Market & Investors Answer by way of “Sold Out” Signs to Manipulation http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/gold-trading-news/physical-gold-goes-sold-out-from-paper-gold-sell-off-in-a-week/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16625009913318830796-827e32709480e833698019acc6e1a70a 2013-02-12T10:58:35.328-05:00

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Janet Yellen signaled stimulus may outlast the Fed’s bond purchases, saying the central bank has the option to hold interest rates near zero even after reaching near-term targets for inflation or unemployment.

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Janet Yellen signaled stimulus may outlast the Fed’s bond purchases, saying the central bank has the option to hold interest rates near zero even after reaching near-term targets for inflation or unemployment. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-11/yellen-signals-fed-would-sustain-easing-after-ending-qe.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4340436293051141846-de0e6a811f1d4d777a6bd728f7ac0b16 2012-10-10T19:40:54.159-04:00

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - John Williams, head of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, on Wednesday became the third top Fed policymaker to join the push to provide clear economic guideposts for when

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - John Williams, head of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, on Wednesday became the third top Fed policymaker to join the push to provide clear economic guideposts for when http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/10/us-usa-fed-williams-idUSBRE8991JU20121010 Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3000136240213790888-49f2bf846846b9d8db4a0f6d087d50fb 2013-04-09T17:42:32.864-04:00

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke probably will be succeeded by Vice Chairman Janet Yellen when his term ends Jan. 31, according to a survey last week by International Strategy & Investment Group.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke probably will be succeeded by Vice Chairman Janet Yellen when his term ends Jan. 31, according to a survey last week by International Strategy & Investment Group. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-08/fed-s-yellen-seen-as-likely-bernanke-successor-isi-survey-says.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1526562525614674614-7774b763bb0dd96400bd00ea29a07a25 2012-08-23T04:51:02.439-04:00

There have been a few calls as of late (Hussman, ECRI, Shilling) stating that we are currently in the next recession. Then there is everyone else. While

There have been a few calls as of late (Hussman, ECRI, Shilling) stating that we are currently in the next recession. Then there is everyone else. While http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2012/08/no-recession-now-but-when/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5526341347954238559-ead1fe15efec464951d094b2e5dbf34b 2012-07-27T03:35:58.901-04:00

Gold Futures witnessed a headline driven upside on combination of fresh buying & short covering as ECB's Draghi commented on EURO support

Gold Futures witnessed a headline driven upside on combination of fresh buying & short covering as ECB's Draghi commented on EURO support http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/gold-trading-news/gold-futures-rise-breaks-tight-range/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15084899748849937582-40c1eb7ebd87ac320dff41e516005eea 2013-02-28T18:28:42.538-05:00

American Capital Agency Corp., the second-largest real estate investment trust that buys mortgage debt, raised $1.58 billion in a stock sale, as wider relative yields on government-backed bonds revive growth in an industry whose expansion has drawn Federal Reserve officials’ attention.

American Capital Agency Corp., the second-largest real estate investment trust that buys mortgage debt, raised $1.58 billion in a stock sale, as wider relative yields on government-backed bonds revive growth in an industry whose expansion has drawn Federal Reserve officials’ attention. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-02-28/american-capital-raises-1-6-billion-as-fed-watches-reits-growth.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12472592203298715362-47a84362f0f0aab4c8bef2df658bb117 2013-04-04T16:57:56.761-04:00

Two Federal Reserve officials said they need to see stronger job growth before backing a slower pace of bond purchases as they sought to clarify improvements they want in the labor market.

Two Federal Reserve officials said they need to see stronger job growth before backing a slower pace of bond purchases as they sought to clarify improvements they want in the labor market. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-04/fed-s-lockhart-evans-looking-for-more-job-growth-before-qe-end.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7108094874180047409-41aff8a214120d8a2ccc01cc09cd603d 2012-08-23T17:31:19.794-04:00

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said he wouldn’t appoint Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke to a third term.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said he wouldn’t appoint Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke to a third term. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-23/romney-says-he-hasn-t-considered-single-person-to-head-fed.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5113904812760551412-03355b494e156f46a1ab95e764254f26 2013-01-25T13:53:22.141-05:00

US has been debating on ways to control & reduce Debt, but all that has been achieved is Increased Debt - After QE to Infinity comes Debt Limit to Infinity

US has been debating on ways to control & reduce Debt, but all that has been achieved is Increased Debt - After QE to Infinity comes Debt Limit to Infinity http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/social-pulse-news/debt-ceiling-doom-postponed-not-eliminated-debt-limit-now-to-infinity/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13238840127914787928-61c123951eb84029670f01abac917a1b 2013-04-09T17:45:10.838-04:00

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said payroll growth slumping to a nine- month low doesn’t change his forecast that the jobless rate will decline to about 7 percent by the end of this year.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said payroll growth slumping to a nine- month low doesn’t change his forecast that the jobless rate will decline to about 7 percent by the end of this year. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-09/fed-s-bullard-says-march-jobs-report-doesn-t-change-his-outlook.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2657446758572366422-4f4b2169f922f99c6d93a699a69fbf62 2013-03-04T00:38:15.911-05:00

A comparison of two types of intervention has become interesting with respect to Silver -Mortgage & Housing Market Intervention & Silver Market Intervention

A comparison of two types of intervention has become interesting with respect to Silver -Mortgage & Housing Market Intervention & Silver Market Intervention http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/silver-trading-news/silver-prices-the-mortgage-market-a-tale-of-two-interventions/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3644654043940228972-8ebbbfe1234ec73a2d21b66ce11cfb4d 2012-12-27T05:33:58.488-05:00

The fiscal cliff is not the only cliff we're racing toward; there are others. The fiscal cliff dominates the mainstream news, but it is more like a bump on the

The fiscal cliff is not the only cliff we're racing toward; there are others. The fiscal cliff dominates the mainstream news, but it is more like a bump on the http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2012/12/there-more-cliffs-than-just-fiscal/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14275677047926355501-3f2fe7906517cea3d6a26ec4133197ec 2012-12-01T21:27:03.288-05:00

Three visualizations describe the breakdown of PSMs--previously successful models: S-Curves, Supernovas and Rising Wedges. A successful model traps those

Three visualizations describe the breakdown of PSMs--previously successful models: S-Curves, Supernovas and Rising Wedges. A successful model traps those http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2012/12/trapped-past-success-makes-escape-impossible/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2963709018869805352-bd04907762a8f8c760fd1662cc61b81a 2012-09-17T14:57:41.629-04:00

Hong Kong has widened efforts to cool home prices that have gained almost 90 percent since early 2009, as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s third round of quantitative easing risks fueling asset bubbles in the city.

Hong Kong has widened efforts to cool home prices that have gained almost 90 percent since early 2009, as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s third round of quantitative easing risks fueling asset bubbles in the city. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-16/hong-kong-adds-curbs-to-cool-home-prices-as-bernanke-starts-qe3.html Ayako Nakagawa anakagawa201 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8553293719645385173-3817ad01f2b77948528955b8a8c38ff8 2013-04-11T05:08:22.572-04:00

Most Americans want to work hard & take care of themselves & do not want to be dependent on the Govt but Over 101 Million Working Age Americans are Jobless

Most Americans want to work hard & take care of themselves & do not want to be dependent on the Govt but Over 101 Million Working Age Americans are Jobless http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/economy/over-101-million-working-age-americans-do-not-have-a-job/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2266782132939906572-6f8b92039c7a53a17480aa43cc43a9c6 2013-01-17T13:05:42.807-05:00

Gold Market players feel it’s too early to dismiss a potential Gold Price rally, Is it driving Germany to repatriate Gold to the safety of its own reserves?

Gold Market players feel it’s too early to dismiss a potential Gold Price rally, Is it driving Germany to repatriate Gold to the safety of its own reserves? http://www.commoditytrademantra.com/gold-trading-news/banks-expect-a-gold-rally-is-trust-driving-germany-to-repatriate-gold/ Moneyline: Rajesh J. Shah mrajeshjshah359 0 0 0 0