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Fed Chairman Unlikely to Step Up Stimulus – Market Update

It is unlikely that Ben Bernanke will step in to boost stimulus. The Fed symposium in Wyoming will create a clear picture for future of bond and stock prices.

Speculation Grows that Fed May Maintain Record Stimulus – Market Update

Speculation Grows that Fed May Maintain Record Stimulus – Market Update

Today, Treasuries and mortgage bonds are higher on speculation that the Fed will maintain record stimulus in order to prop up the economy.

Debate Continues Over When to Withdraw Economic Stimulus – Market Update

Treasuries and mortgage bonds are lower this morning as the FOMC’s March meeting minutes showed policy makers are debating when to withdraw record economic stimulus. In turn, futures contracts show a 70 percent chance of a rate increase within a year.

Market Update – Recovery Stalling Despite Stimulus Programs

Treasury and mortgage prices are slightly lower this morning ahead of today’s FOMC meeting. Investors will be most interested in the language contained in the statement released by the committee. The Fed is in a bind with recent economic data suggesting that the recovery is stalling despite all of the stimulus programs that have been implemented.

Market Update – Bleak Employment Report May Encourage More Stimulus

Treasury and mortgage prices are slightly higher this morning as the weekly jobless claims report today was worse than expected. Investors will be speculating on tomorrow’s employment report, which may encourage the Fed to provide more economic stimulus if the numbers are disapointing.

Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update – New Homes Sales Report Exceeds Expectations

Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update for July 27, 2009
This morning’s New Homes Sales Report exceeded economists’ expectations, heralding a possible end to the national housing slump and pointing to a more positive economic outlook.