The Fed takes its first step
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An analysis of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policies and their effects on the US economy is presented. The US economy posted a 4% growth in real GDP for 2nd qtr 1999, and there are no threats to its continuing strength and stability. The Fed's main objective of keeping inflation low to promote economic growth is one reason for the success of the US economy for the past two decades. The Fed presents an indication of the directions of monetary policies through the pronouncements of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Trends & Projections
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 1999
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Shifting policies and the shifting economy
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A review of the economy at the start of 2000 and economic forecasts for the rest of the year are presented. The economy for 2000 is likely to be stable and growth will slow compared to 1999. Productivity is likely to rise by around 2.5%-3% whilst the Federal Reserve may choose to increase interest rates in May.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Trends & Projections
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2000
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Old solution, new puzzles
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A review of the US economy for 2000 is presented. The market will continue to grow particularly if the Federal Reserve decides to increase interest rates only once more in 2000. Productivity continues to grow rapidly whilst the economy generally slows.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Trends & Projections
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2000
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