Bernanke's Words Could Make or Break Rally
By CNBC | CNBC – 5 hours ago
Whether it's disappointment or a hint that a further monetary boost to the economy is on its way, the speech on Friday from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is likely to trigger a strong swing in either direction in U.S. stock, currency and bond markets, which are sitting on critical technical levels, one analyst says.作者: cellphone 时间: 2012-8-30 09:27
Stock futures point to slight losses at the open
Reuters – 17 minutes ago
By Ryan Vlastelica
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to slight losses at the open on Thursday, tracking a retreat in overseas markets as investors looked to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's speech Friday at a symposium of central bankers for fresh trading incentives.
Jobless claims were unchanged in the latest week, dashing hopes for a slight tick lower. Futures didn't move on the data, indicating that the market's focus remains on Bernanke's address in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he could announce new measures to boost growth.
Bernanke is expected to stoke expectations for a third round of quantitative easing, though he may not detail the timing of the Fed's action.作者: cellphone 时间: 2012-8-30 09:30