Economists project the Fed will reduce QE in the fourth quarter to $50 billion from $85 billion.
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Fed Projected to Reduce QE in Fourth Quarter – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on May 1, 2013 in Market Update
Bond Purchase Program Expected to Tapper Off – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 30, 2013 in Market Update
Today will probably be the last calm day for the bond market. The Chicago PMI Index has the potential to move the market if the numbers significantly under perform.
Market Rally Slowed After False Headline – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 24, 2013 in Market Update
The market appeared to rally for a nanosecond when an erroneous tweet hit the headlines. Hackers attacked the Associated Press Twitter account stating the White House had been attacked.
Treasuries Advanced for Second Consecutive Day – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 23, 2013 in Market Update
Treasuries advanced for a second day in a row amid concerns global economic growth is slowing. Both China and Europe manufacturing reports underperformed for the month, spurring demand for safer assets.
Little Chance the Fed Will Slow Pace of Debt Purchases – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 22, 2013 in Market Update
Bond dealers on Wall Street announced on Friday they see little chance the Fed will slow the pace of debt purchases, even as policy makers face calls to curb their buying.
Economic Data Not Effecting Trading Levels – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 17, 2013 in Market Update
The theme of this week seems to be indifference. Economic data has had little to no effect on trading levels this week.
Bailout in Cyprus May Be in Jeopardy – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 15, 2013 in Market Update
MBS saw a rally on Friday afternoon spurred by news from our European friends – Cyprus and Italy. The bailout in Cyprus may be in jeopardy unless the government is able to raise more cash.
Fed Likely to Limit Purchases in 2013 – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 11, 2013 in Market Update
The FOMC minutes were released early yesterday after they were accidentally leaked to key investment houses.
Stocks Rally and Treasuries Increase – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 9, 2013 in Market Update
The market steadily sold off yesterday, which was considered a correction from the rally caused by bad employment data on Friday.
MBS Saw Best Week of Gains Since June 2012 – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on April 8, 2013 in Market Insights, Market Update
