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Dollar shines as Fed signals tapering of bond buying
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose broadly on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled it would begin to dial down stimulus this year as the economic outlook improves. The Australian dollar and emerging Asian currencies fell sharply as traders...Tags: Economic Indicator, Weather Reports, Emerging Market, Money and Monetary Policy, Career and Workplace
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WRAPUP 6-Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce bond buying this year
Reuters* Fed says risks to growth, jobs have lessened since fall * Bernanke says Fed could end bond buying by mid-2014 * Two officials dissent; Bullard worries inflation too low By Alister Bull and Pedro da Costa WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Federal...Tags: Prices, Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator, Unemployment, Federal Reserve
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Bernanke says Fed likely to reduce bond buying this year
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economy is expanding strongly enough for the central bank to begin slowing the pace of its bond-buying stimulus later this year. Bernanke's confirmation that the...Tags: Prices, Securities, Consumers, Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator
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LETTER: Connecticut Does Not Compete
Texas Gov. Rick Perry came to Connecticut to sell the benefits of doing business in his state [June 18, Page 1, "Casting Lures: Red-State Governors Swoop In To Woo Businesses"]. It's no wonder that our state's gun manufacturers are seriously listening...Tags: Regional Authority, Business, Government, Rick Perry, Politics
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Michigan's unemployment rate steady at 8.4 percent
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state says Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained steady at 8.4 percent in the latest month as the size of the workforce and the number of people employed both grew. The Department of Technology,...Tags: Unemployment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Employment
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China June flash HSBC PMI hits 9-month low on weak demand
ReutersBy Kevin Yao BEIJING, June 20 (Reuters) - Activity in China's vast manufacturing sector weakened further in June to a 9-month low as new orders faltered, a preliminary survey of purchasing managers showed on Thursday, reinforcing signs of tepid...Tags: HSBC Holdings plc, Machine Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Beijing (China), Productivity
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China June flash HSBC PMI hits nine month low on weak demand
ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - China's factory activity weakened to a nine-month low in June as demand faltered, a preliminary survey showed, heightening risks that a second quarter slowdown could be sharper than expected and raising the heat on the central bank...Tags: HSBC Holdings plc, Machine Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Economy, Business and Finance, Beijing (China)
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Wall St. drops after Bernanke hints at slowing stimulus
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks fell more than 1 percent on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank would start to reduce its stimulus measures later this year if the economy is strong enough. Equities have been closely...Tags: Prices, Simon Property Group, Inc., Weather Reports, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, Nasdaq Composite
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Live blog: Fed Chairman Bernanke's outlook for the economy
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke outlines what he expects for U.S. growth in the coming year as the central bank releases its policy statement. He'll also face TV cameras and reporters during a quarterly news conference. Reporters, editors and...Tags: Economic Policy, Unemployment, Federal Reserve, Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index, Stock Activities
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WRAPUP 3-Fed keeps buying bonds, but sees economic risks easing
Reuters* Fed says risks to growth, jobs have lessened since fall * Fed says ready to scale up or down bond-buying pace * Two officials dissent; Bullard worries inflation is too low By Alister Bull and Pedro da Costa WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - The...Tags: Prices, Securities, Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator, Unemployment
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WRAPUP 4-Bernanke points to reduced Fed bond buying this year
Reuters* Fed says risks to growth, jobs have lessened since fall * Bernanke says Fed could end QE by mid-2014 * Two officials dissent; Bullard worries inflation too low By Alister Bull and Pedro da Costa WASHINGTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve...Tags: Prices, Securities, Consumer Confidence, Economic Indicator, Unemployment
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Instant View: Fed to keep buying bonds, boosts 2014 forecasts
Reuters(Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it would keep buying $85 billion in bonds per month and gave no explicit indication that it was close to scaling back the program, despite intense market speculation it could soon start drawing it to a...Tags: Prices, Economic Policy, Unemployment, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index
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