FOMC

U.S. Stock Market

U.S. markers end the day yesterday mixed on the Federal Reserves’ extension to year end for Operation Twist and the lowering of GDP forecast. Futures today are suggesting continued red ahead of the bell.

Minutes Ahead of the Fed Statement and Decision

As traders get ready to move on the FOMC statement out shortly at 12:30

U.S. Stock Market

All 3 U.S. stock indexes are pointing to a higher open as investors focus on the FOMC meeting and domestic issues facing U.S. economy. The question of the day is “what will the Fed do?”

U.S. Stock Market

Markets closed mixed on the first day post Greek elections.  Since the bailout party appears to be able to form a government markets are now looking to next shoe to drop as the Spain debt yield has moved to 7% during today’s bond action.

U.S. Stock Market

U.S. markets are poised for a higher open with S&P 500 fair value 5.1501 and the Dow fair value 51.09 on rumors

USD Outlook Propped Up By Bernanke, JPY Reversal To Accelerate

The Dow Jones-FXCM U.S. Dollar Index (Ticker: USDollar) is 0.05 percent higher from the open after moving 77 percent of its average true range, and the greenback may continue to recoup the losses from earlier this month as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke softens his dovish tone for monetary policy

Chairman Ben S. Bernanke Testimony Transcript

Chairman Ben S. Bernanke Economic Outlook and Policy Before the Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Stock Market

Futures are suggesting the markets could build on yesterday’s bounce.  Futures are up ahead of the open with S&P fair value at +13.00 and NASDAQ fair value at +21.80.

Breaking News - Federal Reserve Vice-Chair Yellen

Breaking News Federal Reserve Vice-Chair Yellen, said today the Federal Reserve has room to provide further accommodation and highlighted that there are substantial risks to the U.S. economic outlook.

Market Wrap Up

This stock market has problems. Problems indeed! With what appeared to be an oversold bounce this morning was shattered on more negative news from the ECB cutting funding to certain Greece’s banks not to mention the FOMC statement about highlighting several members saw the need for additional stimulus causing the bulls packing once again.