U.S. Interest rates

The previous article gave a background about the fed funds futures rate and how it affects the interest rates down the line. From a trader's perspective, understanding the path of the rate hikes can help in many ways. From a day trading…
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The economic data over the week was supportive of the fact that the U.S. economy may have advanced at a strong pace in the second quarter of the year. Reports over the week included the retail sales figures and industrial production…
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The U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, Janet Yellen gave her first speech of the year on Thursday, speaking at a Town Hall meeting in Washington D.C. Addressing a group of economic teachers at the event, Ms. Yellen gave a vote of confidence on the…
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