FOMC
FOMC Now ‘Patient’ -- 1st Rate Hike Still Likely Mid-2015
written by Michael Lewis on December 17, 2014
FMI’s commentary on today’s FOMC post-meeting statement, updated quarterly forecasts and Yellen news conference..
FMI Weekly Data Preview: December 15-19
written by Michael Lewis on December 12, 2014
FMI’s Preview of the coming week’s data releases. The highlight of the week will be the FOMC statement on Wednesday, which will be accompanied by the members’ updated quarterly forecast and by Yellen’s news conference.
Fed Officials Hint ‘Considerable Time’ Rhetoric Ends Next Week
written by Michael Lewis on December 09, 2014
FMI’s commentary on today’s WSJ story and signs that the FOMC is preparing drop its pledge to delay hiking rates for a “considerable time” pledge.
Data Round-Up: Real Final Sales Post Biggest Gain in Almost Four Years
written by Michael Lewis on October 30, 2014
FMI’s analyses of this morning’s Advance Report of 14Q3 GDP and the latest Weekly UI Claims & Rail Traffic results.
FOMC Ends QE3, Tilts in More Hawkish Direction
written by Michael Lewis on October 29, 2014
FMI’s commentary on today’s FOMC post-meeting statement.
FMI Weekly Data Preview: October 27-31
written by Michael Lewis on October 27, 2014
FMI’s Preview of this week’s data releases which should have a few treats and no tricks for Halloween.
Fed: Economy Better, Risks Falling But No Exit before Spring
written by Michael Lewis on July 30, 2014
FMI’s commentary on today’s FOMC meeting statement.
FMI Weekly Data Preview: September 15-19
written by Michael Lewis on September 12, 2014
FMI’s Preview of the coming week’s major data reports.
Fed May Alter Forward Guidance, But Data Always Drive Policy
written by Michael Lewis on September 16, 2014
FMI’s commentary on possible changes to the FOMC’s forward guidance at this week’s meeting.
Data Round-Up: CPI Moderated in August; FOMC Likely to Make Little Change to Guidance
written by Michael Lewis on September 17, 2014
FMI’s analyses of this morning’s August CPI as well as a review of this week’s August PPI results.
