Rate Environment (April 24, 2017)
The Federal Reserve isn’t likely to roil the market when the central bank starts to reduce its $4.5 trillion balance sheet, Vice Chairman Fischer said Monday. “My tentative conclusion to reducing the size of our balance sheet is that we appear less likely to face major market disturbances now than we did in the case of the taper tantrum,” Fischer said.
Rate Environment (March 13, 2017)
Treasuries sold off amid further signs that major central banks are winding down ultra-loose monetary policies. The yield on the benchmark 10-year note settled at 2.58%, its highest close since Dec. 16.
FMS Boston Chapter Event 2/28/2017
ALM Update – Waltham, MA
- : February 28, 2017
- : Embassy Suites, 550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA
Rising Rates are Here Again: Time to Celebrate or Danger Ahead?
Bankers are euphoric now that interest rates have risen after a protracted period of the lowest rates in their lifetimes. This “surprise” jump in rates is all positive for bank earnings if all goes as planned. What have we learned from previous rate cycles, and what strategies should we consider and avoid this time around?
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Rate Environment (January 30, 2017)
Treasuries were mostly unchanged last week as investors weighed policy implications of the new Administration.
FOMC Makes Rate Move
No surprise: FOMC makes long-anticipated rate move, hints at more to come
Rate Environment (November 28, 2016)
Bond markets were hit by a fresh wave of selling as economic data were reported mostly better than expected. Bonds have sold off sharply since Trump’s victory in the presidential election…
Rate Environment (October 24, 2016)
Treasuries rallied as the latest string of economic data fell short of forecasts. Gains were limited, however, as investors await further insight about central bank policies.
FOMC Leaves Rates Unchanged Again
The Federal Reserve left its policy rate unchanged for a sixth straight meeting, saying it would wait for more evidence of progress toward its goals, while…
Rate Environment (August 8, 2016)
Chicago Fed President Evans said a rate increase could be warranted this year as the economy picks up steam, even though he’s still worried inflation is too low. “I do think that perhaps one rate increase could be appropriate this year,” Evans told reporters.
FOMC Leaves Rates Unchanged; Economic Picture Improving
Once again, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain the target range for federal funds at 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent following a meeting in Washington.
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