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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT

Fed vows to hold rates low for extended period

(Infocast News) The Federal Reserve reiterated that it will maintain its benchmark interest rate at near zero for an 'extended period,' signaling that the weak economy remains dependent on government help to grow.'Businesses are still cutting back on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT

US Fed Files Appeal in Bloomberg FOIA Case

Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Forcing the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to disclose confidential lending information could undermine the institution's ability to maintain market stability, the Fed argued in an appeal filed Friday. The Fed
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:50:00 GMT

Federal Reserve Says Judge Erred in Requiring Bank Disclosure

The Federal Reserve said a U.S. judgeerred in ruling that the central bank should identify companiesthat received emergency loans last year, according to courtpapers filed to overturn the decision. U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska improperly used ...
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:15:00 GMT

Ben Bernanke Makes 3rd Major Mistake: It's Solvency, Not Liquidity

The Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the European Central Bank are all keeping interest rates exceedingly low and are continuing to engage in "quantitative easing." The central banks have claimed that they are caught in a "liquidity trap" and
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:39:00 GMT

Dollar Falls as Job Losses Anchor Fed's Pledge to Keep Rate Low

The dollar fell against the € onspeculation the Federal Reserve will keep borrowing costs nearzero into next year after the U.S. unemployment rate exceeded 10percent for the first time since 1983. Sterling advanced for a second week versus the dolla ...
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT

U.S. banks borrow more from the emergency Fed program this week

WASHINGTON -- Banks borrowed slightly more from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week, while reducing their use of other credit programs designed to ease the financial crisis. The Fed said commercial banks averaged US$22.6
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:15:00 GMT

US Fed Files Appeal in Bloomberg FOIA Case (DJ)

By Kristina Peterson Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Forcing the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to disclose confidential lending information could undermine the institution's ability to maintain market stability, the Fed argued in an appeal
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 03:09:00 GMT

Fed losing support on bank oversight

Key Democratic lawmakers are threatening to dismantle the Obama administration's plans to place the Federal Reserve at the heart of efforts to overhaul the financial regulatory system. When administration officials rolled out their blueprint earlier this
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:37:00 GMT

Fed's balance sheet expands in latest week

The U.S. Federal Reserve's balance sheet grew slightly in the latest week on increased holdings of government and mortgage agency debt, Fed data showed on Thursday. The Fed's balance sheet liabilities -- a broad gauge of its lending to the financial
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:29:00 GMT

Short-term Treasurys the better bet on the Fed

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:22:00 GMT

Weekend Investor: Short-term Treasurys the better bet on the Fed

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Investors worried about the outlook for the economy and wanting a safe place to stash cash often look to the Treasury market, confident that the U.S. government will always pay its debts. But not all Treasurys are created equal,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:17:00 GMT

Buck calls out Bennet on Fed audit measure

Weld District Attorney Ken Buck on Thursday called on U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. to join a growing bipartisan group in Congress and sign on as a co-sponsor of the Federal Reserve Sunshine Act. In an e-mail to Bennet, Buck, a Republican candidate
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:13:00 GMT

Short-term Treasurys the better bet on the Fed

Investors worried about the outlook for the economy and wanting a safe place to stash cash often look to the Treasury market, confident that the U.S. government will always pay its debts. But not all Treasurys are created equal, as some are more likely
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 02:01:00 GMT

Fed Curbs Housing Agency Purchases In...

Purchase Reprint Printer Friendly Email This Fed Curbs Housing Agency Purchases In 'Calculated' Move Reuters Yesterday The Federal Reserve's planned cutback in federal housing agency debt purchases may be a move to reassure financial markets it won't
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:58:00 GMT

New York Fed buys $2.71B in agency coupons

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York purchased about $2.71 billion in agency coupons. Industries: Specialty Lender Referenced Companies: none
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:40:00 GMT

Fed Buys Another $16Bn of Agency MBS

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York bought $16bn of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) from housing finance agencies Freddie Mac (FRE: 1.23 -1.60%), Fannie Mae (FNM: 1.04 -7.14%) and Ginnie Mae in the week ending November 4. The Fed bought $3.27bn from
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:19:00 GMT

Fed says rates stay low for extended period

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:24:00 GMT

US Fed Files Appeal in Bloomberg FOIA Case

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Forcing the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to disclose confidential lending information could undermine the institution's ability to maintain market stability, the Fed argued in an appeal filed Friday. The Fed filed an appeal with the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:06:00 GMT

CURRENCIES: Dollar Dips Vs. Yen As Jobs Data Have Fed On Hold

The U.S. dollar edged lower against the yen Friday, and traded nearly flat against the euro, after a surprise jump in the U.S. jobless rate to more than 10% comforted views the Federal Reserve will stick to a loose monetary policy. 'Fed policy is likely
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:05:00 GMT

US Fed Files Appeal in Bloomberg FOIA Case

By Kristina Peterson Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Forcing the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to disclose confidential lending information could undermine the institution's ability to maintain market stability, the Fed argued in an appeal
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

CURRENCIES: Dollar Dips Vs. Yen As Jobs Data Have Fed On Hold

The U.S. dollar edged lower against the yen Friday, and traded nearly flat against the euro, after a surprise jump in the U.S. jobless rate to more than 10% comforted views the Federal Reserve will stick to a loose monetary policy. "Fed policy is likely
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:31:00 GMT

US Fed Files Appeal in Bloomberg FOIA Case

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Forcing the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank to disclose confidential lending information could undermine the institution's ability to maintain market stability, the Fed argued in an appeal filed Friday. The Fed filed an appeal with the
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:26:00 GMT

Federal Reserve expresses growing confidence on recovery

WASHINGTON The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday expressed growing confidence that an economic recovery was building, even as it stuck to its commitment to keep borrowing costs near zero for “an extended period.” As expected, the central bank closed
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:23:00 GMT

Currencies: Dollar dips vs. yen as jobs data have Fed on hold

The U.S. dollar edges lower against the yen, and trades nearly flat against the euro, after a surprise jump in the U.S. jobless rate to more than 10% comforts views the Federal Reserve will stick to a loose monetary policy.
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Ken Buck calls on Sen. Michael Bennet to back Federal Reserve Sunshine Act

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Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Fed enters written agreement Kansas-based Blue Valley Ban Corp, unit

SNL Extra The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City entered a written agreement with Overland Park, Kan.-based Blue Valley Ban Corp. and unit Bank of Blue Valley. Industries: Bank Referenced Companies: Bank of Blue Valley, Blue Valley Ban Corp.
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:39:00 GMT

Greenspan denies role in U.S. policy

CALGARY (CBC) - Former U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan told CBC News Friday he makes regular visits to the Obama White House, but he denied he still influences policy-making. Greenspan made his remarks in an interview with David Gray of CBC
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:35:00 GMT

CURRENCIES: Dollar Dips Vs. Yen As Jobs Data Have Fed On Hold

The U.S. dollar edged lower against the yen Friday, and traded nearly flat against the euro, after a surprise jump in the U.S. jobless rate to more than 10% comforted views the Federal Reserve will stick to a loose monetary policy. 'Fed policy is likely
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:28:00 GMT

Top 10 News Items 11/02-11/06: Unemployment Rate Now Over 10%, Fed to Keep Rates 'Exceptionally Low' for 'Extended Period', Buffett Does the Biggest Deal of His Life

Here is a list of the top news items from this week on Wall Street: 1. The unemployment rate rose over 10% this week, marking the first time since 1983. Data from the labor department showed that employers cut another 190,000 jobs last month, pushing the
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:21:00 GMT

Greenspan denies role in U.S. policy

Former U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan told CBC News Friday he makes regular visits to the Obama White House, but he denied he still influences policy-making. Greenspan made his remarks in an interview with David Gray of CBC Radio The
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:20:00 GMT