Another Yellen speech
Prospects for the U.S. Economy in 2008 (intro remarks snipped) Today I’d like to talk about developments in the economy and in monetary policy, two
February 13, 2008
Prospects for the U.S. Economy in 2008 (intro remarks snipped) Today I’d like to talk about developments in the economy and in monetary policy, two
It’s only been a few hours, but seems the first time since August higher oil doesn’t mean lower interest rates, and might even mean higher
Yes, the below analysis has also been the Fed’s position, up until this week’s speeches. It’s been about a crude/food/$ negative supply shock, supported by
The Fed’s pet inflation expectation indicator is moving higher, fast. ♥
SF Fed president Yellen on inflation, from yesterday’s speech in Hawaii: Now let me turn to inflation. The recent news has been disappointing. Over the
Plosser is perhaps the most hawkish Fed president. Look for a dove to speak soon to soften this stance? (intro remarks deleted) The FOMC and
From Karim: True to the past 5yrs pattern, claims seem to be reverting to trend after the first few weeks of January. Right, good call!
Fed by itself or working with AAA counterparty offers to sell supplemental bond insurance to investors. (AFLAC concept) Maybe charge a point and insure up
Iraqi Oil Minister Sees No Output Change from OPEC (Reuters) Iraq’s oil minister Hussain al-Shahristani said on Thursday there was no sign of any shortage
My guess is the GDP forecast the Fed is now getting from it’s staff is not a downgrade from previous forecasts, and may even be