Thu, Jun 25th, 2009
CHICAGO (Dow Jones)--U.S. interest rate futures prices rose sharply Thursday, as it became more apparent that the Federal Reserve won't make major changes to its easy borrowing policy anytime soon.
In particular, traders - less optimistic about an economic recovery - envision the Federal Open Market Committee will keep the key short-term fed-funds rate at its lowest-ever target range of 0% to 0.25% for an indefinite period.
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Fed's Bullard says policy to stay loose for awhile
Jun 21st, 2009 - Reuters
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BG pays $1.3 bln for US shale gas JV with Exco
Jun 21st, 2009 - Reuters
* BG to buy 50 percent stake in joint venture * Entry for British firm into shale gas * Latest in flurry of M&A in the sector (Recasts lead, adds shares, background) LONDON...
Washington to California: Drop dead
Jun 21st, 2009 - POLITICO.com
With California’s state government deadlocked over a $24 billion hole in its budget, the Golden State is hurtling toward financial apocalypse. Washington’s response? Deal with it yourselves.
Stocks Lose Ground for Second Straight Week
Jun 21st, 2009 - Washington Post
Stocks languished yesterday, closing nearly flat, as investors locked in profits for the week and remained cautious about the economic recovery. After surging 2 percent Thursday...
How to Get The Fed Out Of Its 'Box'
Jun 21st, 2009 - Wall Street Journal
When the Federal Open Market Committee meets this Tuesday and Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will face a serious dilemma. Since the last committee meeting six weeks ago, the 10-year U.S...
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