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Stocks shrugs off Fed’s unlimited Treasury buying pledge

Leave a Comment / Latest Research, Market Analysis / By / 23rd March 2020 / , , ,

The Federal Reserve threw the kitchen sink at the problem caused by the coronavirus outbreak today and although the markets initially welcomed the news, the gains have since evaporated. The market’s reaction should not come as a surprise given that we have seen similar responses to other stimulus packages announced by central banks and governments …

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Fed surprises but is the 50 bp cut too early?

1 Comment / Latest Research, Market Analysis / By / 3rd March 2020 / , , , ,

Did the Fed just cut interest rates because of the economic impact of the coronavirus or because of the recent slump in equity prices? Whatever the reason, supporters of Trump will claim that his renewed criticism of the Fed has done the trick. But make no mistake about it, the President will continue to call …

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