FOMC
On What Data Will the Data-Dependent FOMC Depend?
FMI’s Commentary on what “data dependence” will mean for the Fed.
Fed Is Ready for June Rate Hike; Economy Likely Will Be Too
FMI’s Commentary addressing questions raised in the wake of this week’s FOMC meeting.
FOMC Forecasts Turn More Dovish, But Rhetoric Stays Hawkish
FMI’s commentary on today’s FOMC post-meeting statement and Yellen news conference.
Fed Likely to Lose ‘Patience’ This Week, Hike Rates in June
FMI’s Commentary about likely changes in FOMC rhetoric in tomorrow’s post-meeting statement.
Yellen Stays on Course for Mid-Year Rate Hikes
FMI’s commentary on Janet Yellen’s Congressional testimony today.
Data Round-Up: Home Price Trend, Services Indices Look Upbeat
FMI’s notes on this morning’s December S&P/Case-Shiller Home Prices data, February Conference Board Consumer Confidence Poll, and February Fed Bank Regional Services Surveys (from Philadelphia, Richmond and Dallas as well as the Richmond’s manufacturing survey).
Markets Are Underestimating Fed Resolve to Raise Rates
FMI’s commentary on gap between the FOMC “dot plot” and fed futures expectations for the funds target rate.
Fed Minutes: Yellen Still Headed for Mid-2015 Rate Hike
FMI’s commentary on the January FOMC minutes released this afternoon.
The Economic and Investment Outlook-the Case for Mid-2015 Rate Hikes
FMI analyzes the high probability of the Fed's intent to normalize the monetary policy in June this year.
FOMC Stays on Course for Mid-Year Rate Hike
FMI’s commentary on today’s FOMC post-meeting statement.