Banker beware

Article Abstract:

The monetary policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank is unable to control the fall in long-term bond yields, even though short-term interest rates were lifted six times since June 2004. The emergence of numerous, well-capitalised hedge funds is a major factor that has caused this sudden change in the financial market.

Government expenditures, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Interest Rates, Forecasts and trends, United States. Federal Reserve Board, United States economic conditions, Market trend/market analysis, Monetary policy

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Goldilocks and the business cycle

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the long-running expansion of the American economy and possible changes in the coming year. Topics include reasons for the expansion, strategies that may slow inflation, and predictions for 2000.

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Riding to a hiding

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the state of the US economy are discussed. The effects on the economy of slower growth of financial markets, failure of many internet companies and rising oil prices and wage costs are examined.

Management, Column, Economic forecasting, Budget deficits

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