Archive for June, 2017

Some Fed Policy Analysis

Monday, June 12th, 2017

Excellent piece via Chris Low at FTN Financial: AM Economic Comments by Chief Economist Chris Low Monday, June 12, 2017 Stocks are lower in Asia and Europe overnight and NASDAQ futures are down enough this morning to suggests Friday’s tech selloff will continue today. US 10-yr note yields were higher overnight but have fallen ...

Comments on Possible Fed Appointees

Saturday, June 3rd, 2017

Via Stephen Stanley at Amherst Pierpont Securities: The New York Times is reporting that the Trump Administration has settled on nominees for 2 of the 3 open Fed Board slots. Randall Quarles is said to be the appointee for the Vice Chair in charge of bank regulation, effectively replacing Tarullo.  His name ...