Tag: monetary policy
Can The Fed Save The Market?
Well, this hasnt been the May most investors hoped for. In fact, its been pretty much an unmitigated disaster. For a good point of reference on how painful May has been so far, just look at the S&P 500. The bellwether index has essentially gone from 1,400 to 1,300 in two weeks. Ouch. The pummeling […]
Should The US Bail Out Europe?
If youre investing in todays markets, theres a good chance youre paying attention to whats going on in Europe. The European debt crisis is the main reason behind the markets direction these days. Even penny stocks are moving on headline news from the other side of the Atlantic. Who wouldve thought that possible? And the […]
Was QE2 A Waste Of Time?
The Feds QE2 program is destined to become one of the most talked about economic policies of our generation. The debate on whether or not the program was necessary, and what impact it had, will probably rage on for years. So what do we really know about QE2? And more importantly, was it a waste […]
