The wealth effect from higher asset prices such as stocks has become a primary monetary policy tool.
Monthly Archives: September 2012
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Valuation factors are modestly negative even though interest rates are quite low and the Federal Reserve has pledged to keep them there for some time.
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The Fed’s QE3 announcement is welcome by a lot of people on the Street, but not many retirees on Main Street.
There are three reasons to think that the Fed’s latest fiscal stimulus announcement could have a big economic and markets impact.
Many people age 22 don't care about money: They expect to inherit it. For most, that's a very poor assumption.
The research group credited with correctly predicting recessions going back 20 years and for never issuing a false alarm may have it wrong this time.
A contrarian might take a look at their lack of strong conviction and see it as a bullish signal to tack on a little risk for the last quarter.
Increased consumption, lower business expenses and consistent tax rules will get the economy going again. None of that is happening right now.