Signs of Economic Life Real?
That’s the biggest question for all investors is what’s going to happen with the economy going into 2012?
Market Commentary: Fed Extends Zero Interest Rate
On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced that it expects to keep its near-zero rate policy in effect until the end of 2014, effectively extending previous guidance by 18 months.
How Low Can Interest Rates Go?
The Lowdown on Low Interest Rates. The Fed plans to keep interest rates low until 2013. Our advisors discuss market impacts and investor strategies.
Will Investors Buy into Operation Twist
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve concluded its two-day meeting with the widely anticipated announcement of “Operation Twist.” This program involves the selling of shorter-term Treasury securities and the buying of longer-term securities in an effort to lower long-term interest rates to help stimulate the economy. The Federal Reserve cited “significant downside risks” to the economy as the reason for taking this action.
