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Baby steps

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 22 FEB 2010

... the economy or for monetary policy, which remains about as it was at the January meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)." Reports told of stock futures and bond markets falling after the announcement. Bond markets sure. That's why the almost ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2009

... after the central bank offered no surprises in its outlook or monetary policy. The policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), headed by Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, said after a two-day meeting that "although economic activity is likely to remain ...

Undue credit (ratings)

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2009

... Moody's. But first, a very big yawn with a matching upward stretch of both arms! I am talking about the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, of course. This was the big 'non-event' financial markets have been waiting for all week. Yes, markets ...

The waiting game

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2009

... waiting...waiting...waiting. Waiting for what? Wall Street waits for the Fed's verdict on monetary policy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins its two-day deliberation starting tomorrow night. I don't really know why Wall Street bothers. ...

Fresh mint

BENJAMIN ONG | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2009

... interest rates could not be lowered further to entice Americans to spend. As such, the policy setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that the central bank would do the shopping for them to rescue the economy. The Fed announced that it ...

Main Street versus Wall Street

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2009

... the main challenges to overcome. Speaking of restrictive credit conditions, speculation that the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce a more aggressive program to stop the rot also contributed to Wall Street's cheery sentiment last night. ...

Whac-a-mole

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 15 SEP 2008

... increase for as long as the malaise in the US financial sector and its broader economy remain. US: The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, CPI inflation data, updates on the housing market and industrial production heads the long list of market ...

A$ backpedals

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2008

... steady to tightening bias, have not helped the Australian dollar's caused either. The minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) August meeting, released last night -- show that the Fed 'did not see the current stance of policy as particularly ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2008

... Poor's 500 index rose 7.68 points, or 0.58 per cent, to 1,321.97. Wall Street had widely expected the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold its base federal funds rate at 2.0 per cent after a vigorous cutting cycle since September to stimulate ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2008

... Wall Street making gains as interest-rate-sensitive shares were snapped up by investors. The US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) continues its two-day meeting today to discuss interest rates. Responding to a global stock market rout early last week ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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