US: no easing
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US bond yields have dropped since US interest rates do not appear to be likely to rise. Yields for 30-year bonds are not likely to drop further unless rates are expected to fall. US unemployment is low at 5.2%, and the rate for men is 4.3%. The Federal Reserve perceives 2% as a safe level of economic growth without a danger of inflation and US growth was 2.2% for 3rd qtr 1996. There is also concern that a drop in interest rates could push up share prices further, leading to financial instability. Interest rates are unlikely to drop and this means that long-bond rates are not likely to fall.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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The surplus myth
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US long bond yields have stayed at low levels though stock prices have been volatile. Low yields should help stock prices, but there is a debate on whether they will stay low and what will occur with the US budget surplus.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Doubts about a hard landing
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US interest rates could be cut due to fears of the impact of a slowdown in the economy.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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