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Beige Book

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Name: Beige Book

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Federal Reserve System

This Fed Meeting Is About Talk, Not Action

The US dollar (USD) extended its losses against the euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), and Japanese yen (JPY) ahead of today's interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. The Fed is widely expected to leave monetary policy unchanged, especially after ... [Published 4 Traders - May 01 2013]

Entities: Federal Reserve System, Action, Beige Book

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

European Central Bank

Don’t Expect Too Much from Ben’s Marry Band of Economists

FX Traders Shouldn’t Expect Much from FOMCThe Federal Reserve’s 2 day monetary policy meeting comes to an end tomorrow with a decision at 2pm ET. Leading up to the rate announcement, the dollar is trading lower against all of the major currencies. Given ... [Published Green Faucet - May 01 2013]

Entities: Rate Cut, European Central Bank, Chicago, US Dollar

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 24 2013 - 2 reports

Michael Niemira

Is the American Consumer Struggling to Spend?

The Federal Reserve’s beige book report on current economic conditions, released at the end of last week, noted that retail sales may be poised to make a comeback. The analysis showed that consumer spending increased in most districts during the reported ... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 24 2013]

Entities: Retail Sales, Michael Niemira, Mark Vitner, International Council of Shopping Centers

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 3 reports

Lawrence Yun

Sales of existing homes sales drop in March

Historically low mortgage rates, rising property values and employment gains have helped mend the U.S. housing market, a source of strength for the world’s largest economy. At the same time, a drop in the inventory of cheaper properties for sale compared ... [Published Star Ledger - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Mobile Browser, Lawrence Yun, Mortgages

First reported Apr 21 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 2 reports

Weakly Money Market Review with IBQ: Commodities price fall reflects US dollar’s strength

Investors have been lacking direction this week with equity markets down and commodity markets taking a large hit on Monday. Italy’s lawmakers failed to elect a president in the first round, while Italy borrowing cost has continued to drop due to the ... [Published Qatar Peninsula - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Inflation, Money Market, US Dollar

First reported Apr 20 2013 - Updated Apr 20 2013 - 2 reports

Falling Prices: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Overall, it was a bad week for equity markets and a better week for bonds as markets began to anticipate slower economic growth in both the U.S. and abroad.Real Estate News Good but Not GreatThis week there were two important pieces of real estate news: ... [Published Morningstar.com - Apr 20 2013]

Entities: Inflation, Housing Starts, United States, Real Estate, Beige Book

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 20 2013 - 2 reports

Manufacturing

WEEKLY INSIGHT: US stocks register weekly loss on macro data, gold

US equity markets ended down this week, dragged lower by weaker than estimated US fundamentals, as well a marked downfall of gold futures' prices that started a week ago.WBP OnlineNew York - In the week ended April 19, US equity markets closed down on ... [Published WBP Online - Apr 20 2013]

Entities: Beige Book, Manufacturing, International Monetary Fund

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

REAL Trends Update: Off Market Listings

Don’t Miss Tommy Spaulding at the 2013 Gathering of Eagles.Sponsored by:Return on Relationships (ROR) - Empower and Elevate Yourself and Others Around You by Transforming Your Approach With PeopleJoin us to hear one of the world’s most renowned leadership ... [Published Real Trends - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Beige Book, Market, Real Estate

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Transport Services, modest growth * USA

* DC - Fed 'Beige Book': Economy, Transport Services show modest growth (Photo by Larry Smith/Trans Pixs) Washington,DC,USA - Transport Topics -17 April 2013: -- The U.S. economy improved at a moderate pace in March, with transportation services ... [Published Trucks World News - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Federal Reserve System, Transportation, Beige Book, United States

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 2 reports

US weekly jobless claims increase

WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, allaying fears of a major setback in the labour market recovery. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted ... [Published Daily Times - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Volatility, Stephen Stanley, Unemployment, Beige Book

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 5 reports

U.S. unemployment benefit applications rise slightly to 352,000

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits increased just 4,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 352,000. The slight gain kept applications at a level consistent with solid hiring and suggests March's sluggish hiring may be ... [Published Register Citizen - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Unemployment, Layoffs, Plante Moran Financial Advisors, JIM BAIRD

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 2 reports

U.S. Dollar Higher As China, U.K. Growth Concerns Worry Investors

Created Using Marketscope 2.0 THE TAKEAWAY: The U.S. Dollar strengthened this week despite improving data from Europe and the U.K., as stock markets fell and investors speculated that wider risk aversion trends were returning. The U.S. Dollar ... [Published AdBanks.net - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: US Dollar, Elizabeth Duke, Dollar Stronger

Quotes

"As the tailwind of lower gas prices ends, I don't think the consumer gets any more help" Armiger said

MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stock Rally's Burden Shifts To The Consumer [Published Nasdaq - May 11 2013]

...chart to explain it: In 1952, 40 percent of companies' total assets were "liquid assets" (cash), and that number is down to only 15 percent today. "It is not as though companies currently have 40 percent of their assets in the form of cash waiting to be invested, as was the case in the 1950s" says Bianco...

4 Reasons Business Owners Are Not Confident About the Economy [Published inc.com - May 08 2013]

And the Federal Reserve's recent Beige Book reports that employers across the country are citing the uncertainties surrounding ObamaCare "as reasons for planned layoffs and reluctance to hire more staff."

The ObamaCare Train Wreck Is Already Here [Published Investors Business Daily - May 07 2013]

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E-Mini S&P: Creeping higher after Friday's extension! [Published Barchart - May 07 2013]

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MARKET SNAPSHOT: Stock Rally's Burden Shifts To... [Published Nasdaq - May 11 2013]
Pound To Euro Exchange Rate (GBP/EUR) Steady De... [Published AdBanks.net - May 10 2013]
4 Reasons Business Owners Are Not Confident Abo... [Published inc.com - May 08 2013]
Canadian businesses cautiously optimistic [Published Advisor.ca - May 08 2013]
The ObamaCare Train Wreck Is Already Here [Published Investors Business Daily - May 07 2013]
E-Mini S&P: Creeping higher after Friday's exte... [Published Barchart - May 07 2013]
Overall economic activity explanding at moderat... [Published Sun Herald - May 06 2013]
U.S. rental construction points to inferior hou... [Published Globe and Mail - May 06 2013]
March US factory orders 4% weaker on planes, du... [Published WBP Online - May 03 2013]
PREVIEW: US factories about to slash orders in ... [Published WBP Online - May 03 2013]
E-Mini S&P: Toppy and vulnerable in front of La... [Published Inside Futures - May 03 2013]
E-Mini S&P: Outside day, reversal in sight? [Published Barchart - May 02 2013]
This Fed Meeting Is About Talk, Not Action [Published 4 Traders - May 01 2013]
Don’t Expect Too Much from Ben’s Marry Band of ... [Published Green Faucet - May 01 2013]
E-Mini S&P: New highs in front of Employment an... [Published Barchart - May 01 2013]
E-Mini S&P: Double top drop or pop? [Published Barchart - Apr 29 2013]
Is a U.S. manufacturing renaissance on the hori... [Published PlasticsToday.com - Apr 29 2013]
The 4 Biggest FX Events This Week [Published 4 Traders - Apr 29 2013]
Weekly Economic Indicators: Earnings Driving Gr... [Published Euronext - Apr 29 2013]
Top Stock Stories of the Week: AP Fake Tweet an... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 28 2013]
Forex Outlook – Action Packed Week Ahead [Published Green Faucet - Apr 27 2013]
Thursday Already? Earnings Week Is Too Much Fun [Published Seeking Alpha - Apr 25 2013]
Existing Home Sales Dip Due to Low Inventory [Published Realty Times - Apr 25 2013]
Is the American Consumer Struggling to Spend? [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 24 2013]
Apple Beats Expectations and Obama Backs New Sa... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 24 2013]
2 Primary Pairs Teetering at Critical Levels [Published Daily FX - Apr 23 2013]
2 Primary Pairs Teetering at Critical Levels [Published 4 Traders - Apr 23 2013]
Is the American Consumer Struggling to Spend? [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 23 2013]
Monday Economic Report ? April 22, 2013 [Published National Association of Manufacturers - Apr 22 2013]
Sales of existing homes sales drop in March [Published Star Ledger - Apr 22 2013]

Blogs

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Pound To Euro Exchange Rate (GBP/EUR) Steady De... [Published AdBanks.net - May 10 2013] 10 May 2013 at 2 PM – Written by David Woodsmith STORY LINK Pound To Euro Exchange Rate (GBP/EUR) Steady Despite Co-OP Credit Downgrade Poor UK data releases marred this morningâ€™s session for the Pound Sterling. A weaker than anticipated ...
Top Stock Stories of the Week: AP Fake Tweet an... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 28 2013] Here’s your Cheat Sheet to this week’s top stories: Markets are at 5-year highs! Discover the best stocks to own. Click here for our fresh Feature Stock Pick now ! Monday The markets closed up on Monday, although the Dow spent most of the morning ...
Is the American Consumer Struggling to Spend? [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 24 2013] The Federal Reserve’s beige book report on current economic conditions, released at the end of last week, noted that retail sales may be poised to make a comeback. The analysis showed that consumer spending increased in most districts during the reported ...
Apple Beats Expectations and Obama Backs New Sa... [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 24 2013] While stocks plunged briefly on a fake tweet from the Associated Press — which claimed that an explosion had rattled the White House and injured President Obama — all three major indexes ended the day in the green, buoyed up by strong earnings and the ...
Is the American Consumer Struggling to Spend? [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Apr 23 2013] The Federal Reserve’s beige book report on current economic conditions, released at the end of last week, noted that retail sales may be poised to make a comeback. The analysis showed that consumer spending increased in most districts during the reported ...

Audio/Video

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Chinese Household Consumption on the Rise? [Published FOX Business - Video - Apr 15 2013]
What is Driving China’s Economy? [Published FOX Business - Video - Jan 18 2013]
Beige Book: Consumer Spending, Manufacturing Down [Published Bloomberg - YouTube - Nov 28 2012]
WSJ's What's News Midday, Wed, Nov 28, 2012 [Published Wall Street Journal What's News - Nov 28 2012]
Markets to Parse Home Sales, Beige Book Numbers... [Published TheStreet.com - YouTube - Nov 27 2012]