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Why the eurozone is destined to flounder

Professional Adviser | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00

Dawn Kendall, multi-manager at Architas, uses historical examples to pinpoint why the European monetary union is bound to fail in its present form.

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Federal Reserve to hold interest rates until late 2014

The Federal Reserve has announced interest rates will remain at their historic lows until late 2014, which could pave the way for a further bout of quantitative easing.

IFAonline | 26 Jan 2012 | 09:01
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Fed holds fire on further policy action

The Federal Reserve has opted to leave monetary policy unchanged and continue with Operation Twist at least until the new year, amid signs the world's largest economy has been expanding.

IFAonline | 14 Dec 2011 | 07:57

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US banks got $1.2trn ‘secret’ bailout

The Federal Reserve gave out $1.2trn in loans to US banks secretly in 2008, Federal documents have revealed.

IFAonline | 29 Nov 2011 | 08:45
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Fed member calls for more US economic stimulus

A Federal Reserve official has called for more “monetary accommodation” to tackle surging unemployment and the country's creaking mortgage market.

IFAonline | 16 Nov 2011 | 07:26
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Bernanke: US economy 'close to faltering'

US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has told Congress the US economy is "close to faltering" and more action may be needed.

IFAonline | 05 Oct 2011 | 08:30
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Fed acts to stimulate US economy - with a Twist

The Federal Reserve will not pump extra money into the ailing US economy, but policymakers last night unveiled a new scheme which they hope will stimulate growth.

IFAonline | 22 Sep 2011 | 07:30
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Uneasy markets await key Bernanke speech

(Update) The FTSE opened more than 40 points lower on Friday as US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke gears up to deliver a key speech on the ailing US economy.

IFAonline | 26 Aug 2011 | 08:04
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Round-up: Share carnage wipes £120bn off pensions

Bulls triumph over bears, Fed freezes short-term rates, and pension funds take a beating from stock market turmoil...IFAonline's round-up of the news from the nationals.

IFAonline | 10 Aug 2011 | 08:00
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FTSE regains losses after brief stray into bear territory

Update (1:07pm): The FTSE briefly joined the bear-market club on Tuesday before regaining most of the day's losses as global markets continue to experience extreme volatility.

IFAonline | 09 Aug 2011 | 11:40
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Cowdery eyes Lloyds - today's papers

Clive Cowdery, the self-made insurance tycoon who gives away much of his wealth, is considering a surprise bid for the 630 bank branches being sold by Lloyds Banking Group.

IFAonline | 18 Jul 2011 | 07:15
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Bernanke: US risks 'self-inflicted wound' over debt impasse

The Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has ramped up pressure on Congress to agree on its debt ceiling level, in light of rating agencies S&P's and Moody's threats to cut the US' AAA debt rating.

IFAonline | 15 Jul 2011 | 15:25
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Moody's to review US debt rating; gold hits all-time high - today's papers

Ratings agency Moody's has said it may cut the US AAA debt rating, citing the "rising possibility" the US will default on its debt obligations.

IFAonline | 14 Jul 2011 | 07:25

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