Chairman Ben Bernanke contemplated an extra round of quantitative easing following yesterday’s aggressive purchase of treasury notes, activating a drop in corresponding prices. While treasuries were later repriced, they’ve opened up even lower this morning.
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Stock Market 101: Understanding the Basics
The stock market is a complicated entity to understand. Seriously. We’re bombarded with information about stocks and the ebbs and flows of the trading day, but some people have a hard time understanding the basics. My goal here is to break down the basics of the stock market – the stuff you need to know if you want to impress your friends at dinner one night.
Holiday Shopping Set to Increase – Market Update
Treasuries fall, holiday spending is set to increase, Europe’s debt crisis is on the front page and Wall Street keeps sliding in the wrong direction.
The Debt Crises and Mortgage Rates: How Are They Related?
With the super committee failing to reach an agreement on a solution for the debt crisis, and European governments changing left and right, the impact on the stock market was felt by investors immediately. The effect on mortgage rates has been intriguing as well.
Treasuries Are Up, Economic Growth Slowing – Market Update
China reports that export growth is slowing down, and an increase in treasuries point to slow economic growth.
Treasury Prices Down Amidst Pessimism – Market Update
Optimism and treasury prices have dwindled regarding finding a solution to the debt crisis.
Fed Admits Another Recession is Likely – Market Update
European debt worries continue to bog down market optimism, as treasury prices saw large gains last week. The Fed’s announcement of “Operation Twist” was largely expected last week.
The Fed’s New “Operation Twist” Creates a Spike in Treasury Prices – Market Update
Treasury prices accelerate as the effects of “Operation Twist” continue to impact the economy.
Operation Twist: Will it Help the Fed Save the Day?
The Fed recently announced “Operation Twist,” their attempt to bolster and stimulate the economy after a two-day FOMC meeting.
Operation Twist May Bolster Economy – Market Update
The Fed is expected to discuss Operation Twist today, as a possible strategy to bolster the economy as risks to the U.S. recovery increase.
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