Tag: Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen’s Fed Comments Lower Stocks
Today, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen revealed that the Fed's stimulus program could end in the fall and...
What the Federal Reserve’s Policy Change Means for the Economy
As most of us expected, the Fed announced today that it was tapering its bond-buying program by $10...
Make the REIT Decision on Dividends in 2014
Even though a number of real estate investment trusts (REITs) took a beating in 2013, that doesn’t mean...
Stocks Make Minor Gains for Third Straight Day
Continuing consumer confidence and investor belief that the Federal Reserve will support the economy led to small stock...
S&P 500 Reaches Record High on Janet Yellen’s Senate Testimony
Investors were encouraged by comments made by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen before the Senate today, sending the...
Fed Comments Lower Stocks
Stocks fell today after U.S. Federal Reserve officials pointed towards maintaining their current pace of tapering stimulus.
Stocks, Treasuries Fall and Dollar Gains on Fed Minutes
Meeting minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled stimulus tapering will most likely continue in measured steps, while...
How the Dovishness of Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen and Congress is Driving Stocks Higher
Comments by Yellen indicating she was “surprised” by the weakness in the December employment report, and that despite...
Market Posts Best Four-Session Rally in More Than a Year
Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen's comments led investors to believe the strengthened economy will merit further stimulus cuts...
January Jobs Data Disappoints
U.S. payroll rises failed to meet projections for January, thanks to retailers cutting back after the busy holiday...