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Bernake to Congress: Ending Accomodative Monetary Policy Could End Recovery
May 22nd, 2013
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Econintersect: Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress today:A premature tightening of monetary policy could lead interest rates to rise temporarily but would also carry a substantial risk of slowing or endin… more »
Nonfinancial Leverage NFCI Less Good Trend Continues w/e 17 May 2013
May 22nd, 2013
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The Nonfinancial leverage subindex of the National Financial Conditions Index increased slightly (less good) this week but still remains well in economic expansion territory. Econintersect focuses on non-financial tools to monitor the economy.
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Infographic of the Day: Study Abroad, Step 1: The Best Colleges, Programs, and States for Studying Abroad
May 22nd, 2013
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Where to go to school if you want to go abroad. Find out which states, universities, and programs are the best for studying abroad. (Click here to see larger image) Study Abroad, Step 1: The Best Colleges, Programs, and States for Stud… more »
Eurozone: Periphery Countries Restored External Balances, Recovery Follows?
May 22nd, 2013
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by Matthew Higgins and Thomas Klitgaard - Liberty Street Economics, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Current account deficits in euro area periphery countries have now largely disappeared. This represents a substantial adjustment. Only two years ago, d… more »
Bank of Japan: Maintain Course on Improving Economy
May 22nd, 2013
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Japan maintains QE targets, says economy picking up by Peter Nielsen, Central Bank News The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its aim of expanding the monetary base by an annual 60-70 trillion yen, along with purchases of Japanese government bonds and o… more »
