FOMC Decision any time now

    Posted by steve on 27th of Apr 2011 at 12:31 pm

    FOMC Decision any time now

    Fed-early FOMC Statement

    Posted by fkarlson on 27th of Apr 2011 at 12:46 pm

    FED-early FOMC stmt: No change in $600b QE2 thru June or rates (FF still
    targeted 0-1/4%) keeps `extended pd` and will `reg review` portfolio.
    Language alterations say labor mkt `improving gradually` but drops econ
    on `firmer footing` - now says recovery `proceeding at mod pace.` Again
    mentions commods/oil but not Japan; adds a bit more talk on inflation
    (`has picked up`) but expects rise `to be transitory`. Will pay close
    attention to infl/expectations and sees underlying infl as `still
    subdued`. Unemployment `remains elevated`. Fed will continue to monitor
    outlook. Vote 10-0.

    Thing to see is Voting

    Posted by coold on 27th of Apr 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Thing to see is Voting of 10-0, But the speeches from various Feds during the earlier this month was split...Wondering what changed

    Also no mention of plans after June so no QE3 yet

    It would seem that they

    Posted by ditch on 27th of Apr 2011 at 01:33 pm

    It would seem that they are ALL more afraid of the markets slipping back into recession than of inflation or dept or worthless paper fiat money. = Not Good.

    FOMC Voting

    Posted by fkarlson on 27th of Apr 2011 at 12:58 pm

    NPR reported that Bernanke is now going to make public statements after each quarterly meeting. So perhaps the committee wants to give a unified perception to the public to backup the chairman's comments.

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