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12,401
2019-01-09
Participants commented on a number of risks associated with their outlook for economic activity, the labor market, and inflation over the medium term.
23
negative
negative
negative
neutral
-0.019
negative
0.449597
negative
-0.2023
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,402
2019-02-20
For example, in the most recent projections, the median of FOMC participants' estimates of the longer-run normal rate of unemployment was 4.4 percent.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.711
negative
0.391646
negative
-0.4404
neutral
neutral
positive
12,403
2019-02-20
Financing conditions for businesses and households tightened a bit further over the intermeeting period but remained generally supportive of spending.
20
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.8857
positive
0.573464
positive
0.296
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,404
2019-02-20
Participants commented on a number of risks associated with their outlook for economic activity, the labor market, and inflation over the medium term.
23
negative
negative
negative
neutral
-0.019
negative
0.449597
negative
-0.2023
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,405
2019-05-22
The staff also noted that the sustained growth of lending by banks to nonbank financial firms represented an increase in financial interconnectedness.
22
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.922
positive
0.645519
positive
0.5994
positive
neutral
neutral
12,406
2019-08-21
Moreover, the possibility of favorable outcomes of trade negotiations could be a factor that would provide a boost to economic activity in the future.
24
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9283
positive
0.668254
positive
0.7003
positive
neutral
neutral
12,407
2019-10-09
Consumer credit expanded at a moderate pace in the second quarter overall, with bank credit data pointing to continued growth through July and August.
24
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9341
positive
0.699349
positive
0.8442
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,408
2020-02-19
Late in the period, equity prices retraced some of their gains, as concerns about the spread of the coronavirus weighed nagativeely on risk sentiment.
24
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.167
positive
0.578886
positive
0.3182
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,409
2020-05-20
A sharp reduction in global demand for petroleum had led to unused supply that was overwhelming storage capacity, resulting in a plunge in oil prices.
25
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.965
neutral
0.468044
negative
-0.128
negative
neutral
neutral
12,410
2020-05-20
In this way, these emergency lending facilities were intended to help support the economy until pandemic-related credit market disruptions had abated.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.4779
positive
0.608354
positive
0.4404
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,411
2020-07-01
Financial conditions had improved, in part reflecting policy measures to support the economy and the flow of credit to U.S. households and businesses.
23
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9417
positive
0.690402
positive
0.802
positive
neutral
neutral
12,412
2020-08-19
While the S&P 500 index was little changed, the effect of renewed outbreaks was evident in the differentiated performance across S&P industry sectors.
23
negative
neutral
neutral
positive
0.2436
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,413
2020-08-19
The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.6 percent over the 12 months ending in June, while core CPI inflation was 1.2 percent over the same period.
26
neutral
neutral
No majority found
positive
0.9292
positive
0.578886
positive
0.3182
neutral
neutral
positive
12,414
2020-08-19
The consumer sentiment measures from both the Michigan survey and the Conference Board survey improved notably in June but fell back somewhat in July.
24
positive
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.95
positive
0.608354
positive
0.4404
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,415
2020-08-19
The July SLOOS and other surveys of mortgage market conditions suggested that both bank and nonbank lenders tightened standards in the second quarter.
23
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.013
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,416
2020-10-07
The information available at the time of the September 15??6 meeting suggested that U.S. real GDP was rebounding at a rapid rate in the third quarter.
26
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9125
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
positive
neutral
neutral
12,417
2020-10-07
However, the credit quality of municipal debt deteriorated somewhat, driven by a relatively large volume of credit rating downgrades of revenue bonds.
22
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.938
positive
0.599144
positive
0.4019
negative
neutral
neutral
12,418
2020-10-07
Allthough business contacts indicated that overall business activity had been stronger than they expected, it remained well below pre-pandemic levels.
20
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.661
positive
0.624947
positive
0.5106
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,419
2020-11-25
Expectations for the economic conditions that will prevail when the FOMC first lifts the target range were little changed since the September surveys.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0753
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,420
2021-02-17
Gross corporate bond issuance was fairly strong in November and December, and seasoned and initial public offerings in the equity markets were robust.
23
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9322
positive
0.594307
positive
0.3818
positive
neutral
neutral
12,421
2021-02-17
With the economy still far from those goals, participants judged that it was likely to take some time for substantial further progress to be achieved.
25
negative
neutral
neutral
positive
0.8447
positive
0.635851
positive
0.5574
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,422
2021-04-07
Construction permits for single-family homes moved down, on net, over January and February, pointing to some slowing in construction in coming months.
22
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.966
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
negative
neutral
neutral
12,423
2021-04-07
There continued to be no participation in the Federal Reserve's repo operations, but participation in the Federal Reserve's ON RRP increased a little.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.857
positive
0.578886
positive
0.3182
neutral
neutral
positive
12,424
2021-05-19
These minor technical adjustments would have no implications for the effects of the Federal Reserve's asset purchases on overall financial conditions.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
-0.042
positive
0.589331
positive
0.3612
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,425
2021-07-07
Participants agreed that this technical adjustment had no bearing on the appropriate path for the federal funds rate or the stance of monetary policy.
24
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.014
positive
0.589331
positive
0.3612
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,426
2021-10-13
Developments in Financial Markets and Open Market OperationsThe manager turned first to a discussion of financial market developments over the period.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0106
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,427
2021-10-13
Participants observed that economic activity had continued to expand in recent months, though at a less rapid pace than in the first half of the year.
26
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9274
positive
0.578886
positive
0.3182
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,428
2021-11-24
In the residential mortgage market, financing conditions remained accommodative, particularly for borrowers who met standard conforming loan criteria.
18
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.5168
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,429
2021-11-24
As a result, the 12-month change in PCE prices was projected to move up further relative to September's pace and to end the year well above 2 percent.
28
neutral
neutral
negative
positive
0.9253
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,430
2021-11-24
Increase holdings of Treasury securities and agency MBS by additional amounts as needed to sustain smooth functioning of markets for these securities.
22
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.6773
positive
0.686649
positive
0.7845
neutral
neutral
positive
12,431
2021-11-24
The sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic have improved in recent months, but the summer's rise in COVID-19 cases has slowed their recovery.
24
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.33
positive
0.567878
positive
0.2732
positive
neutral
neutral
12,432
2022-01-05
Developments in Financial Markets and Open Market OperationsThe manager turned first to a discussion of financial market developments over the period.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0106
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,433
2022-01-05
Shortages of construction materials appeared to have hampered building completions, and there was limited availability of lots ready for construction.
20
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.962
neutral
0.474348
negative
-0.1027
negative
neutral
neutral
12,434
2022-01-05
Increase holdings of Treasury securities and agency MBS by additional amounts as needed to sustain smooth functioning of markets for these securities.
22
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.6773
positive
0.686649
positive
0.7845
neutral
neutral
positive
12,435
2022-02-16
Even so, an improvement in supply conditions and a decline in consumer energy prices were expected to slow PCE price inflation to 2.6 percent in 2022.
26
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.862
positive
0.651332
positive
0.6249
neutral
neutral
positive
12,436
2022-02-16
Increase holdings of Treasury securities and agency MBS by additional amounts as needed to sustain smooth functioning of markets for these securities.
22
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.6773
positive
0.686649
positive
0.7845
neutral
neutral
positive
12,437
2022-05-25
The staff noted that leverage at key nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) was elevated and that bank lending to NBFIs continued to increase notably.
23
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9414
positive
0.578886
positive
0.3182
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,438
2022-07-06
The manager noted that, if ON RRP usage continued to rise, it may be appropriate at some point to consider further lifting the per-counterparty limit.
25
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.737
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,439
2022-07-06
Gross nonfinancial corporate bond issuance slowed in May, especially among speculative-grade issuers, amid elevated market volatility and high yields.
19
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.94
negative
0.415445
negative
-0.3415
negative
neutral
neutral
12,440
2022-07-06
This development reversed a pattern of loan loss reserves being released throughout last year and reflected concerns about the credit quality outlook.
22
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.662
neutral
0.51929
positive
0.0772
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,441
2022-08-17
The private-sector job openings rate, as measured by the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, declined further in May but remained at a high level.
25
neutral
negative
neutral
negative
-0.958
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,442
2022-08-17
Credit appeared to be available to most small businesses, although the share of small firms reporting that it was difficult to obtain loans increased.
24
negative
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9199
positive
0.635851
positive
0.5574
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,443
2022-08-17
As a result, while the projected level of real GDP remained above potential this year, the gap was expected to have closed by the second half of 2023.
28
positive
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.37
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,444
2022-10-12
Staff Review of the Financial SituationOver the intermeeting period, U.S. Treasury yields and the market-implied federal funds rate path moved higher.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.841
positive
0.550403
positive
0.2023
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,445
2022-10-12
In their discussion of current economic conditions, participants noted that recent indicators had pointed to modest growth in spending and production.
21
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.3746
positive
0.594307
positive
0.3818
positive
neutral
neutral
12,446
2023-02-22
Participants agreed that activity in the housing market had continued to weaken, largely reflecting the increase in mortgage rates over the past year.
23
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.956
positive
0.562177
positive
0.25
negative
neutral
neutral
12,447
2006-05-31
Measures of inflation compensation based on the difference between yields on nominal Treasury securities and inflation-indexed issues had edged higher.
20
neutral
neutral
negative
positive
0.0574
positive
0.621025
positive
0.4939
neutral
neutral
positive
12,448
2006-10-11
The unemployment rate ticked back down to 4.7 percent in August, but it remained within the narrow band that prevailed since the beginning of the year.
26
neutral
positive
neutral
negative
-0.953
negative
0.391646
negative
-0.4404
neutral
neutral
positive
12,449
2006-10-11
In the household sector, debt expanded in the second quarter at a rate slightly below that in the first quarter, as mortgage debt decelerated somewhat.
25
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.7607
negative
0.400856
negative
-0.4019
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,450
2006-10-11
In the view of many participants, economic expansion would probably track close to the rate of growth of the economy's potential next year and in 2008.
26
positive
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.3072
positive
0.594307
positive
0.3818
neutral
neutral
positive
12,451
2007-10-09
More generally, surveys of business conditions suggested that increases in business activity were somewhat slower in August than in the second quarter.
22
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.845
positive
0.578886
positive
0.3182
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,452
2007-11-20
Core consumer price inflation remained moderate in August and September and, on a twelve-month change basis, was down noticeably from a year earlier.
23
neutral
neutral
positive
negative
-0.962
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,453
2007-11-20
Early in the intermeeting period, the functioning of short-term funding markets improved somewhat, but conditions in these markets remained strained.
20
negative
neutral
neutral
positive
0.4656
neutral
0.512897
positive
0.0516
negative
neutral
neutral
12,454
2007-11-20
Nonetheless, the potential for significant further weakening in housing activity and home prices represented a downside risk to the economic outlook.
21
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.941
negative
0.364149
negative
-0.5574
negative
neutral
neutral
12,455
2008-02-20
To provide means for meeting System and Treasury commitments in particular currencies, and to facilitate operations of the Exchange Stabilization Fund.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0903
positive
0.628713
positive
0.5267
neutral
neutral
positive
12,456
2008-04-08
Real disposable personal income was unchanged in the fourth quarter, held down by higher food and energy prices, and moved up only slightly in January.
25
neutral
neutral
negative
negative
-0.888
positive
0.567878
positive
0.2732
neutral
neutral
positive
12,457
2008-07-16
Headline consumer price inflation in the United States remained elevated in April and May, mostly because of large increases in food and energy prices.
24
neutral
neutral
negative
positive
0.2922
positive
0.675923
positive
0.7351
neutral
neutral
positive
12,458
2008-08-26
Headline consumer price inflation in the United States stepped up in recent months, largely as a result of sizable increases in food and energy prices.
25
neutral
neutral
negative
positive
0.894
positive
0.675923
positive
0.7351
neutral
neutral
positive
12,459
2008-08-26
While some financial institutions had strengthened their balance sheets with new capital issues, raising new capital had become increasingly difficult.
20
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.579
neutral
0.487103
negative
-0.0516
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,460
2008-08-26
Tight credit conditions, the ongoing housing contraction, and elevated energy prices are likely to weigh on economic growth over the next few quarters.
23
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.884
positive
0.677652
positive
0.743
negative
neutral
neutral
12,461
2008-10-07
In the business sector, investment in equipment and software fell in the second quarter, largely reflecting a sharp drop in spending on motor vehicles.
24
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.967
negative
0.432122
negative
-0.2732
negative
neutral
neutral
12,462
2008-11-19
The failure or near failure of a number of major financial institutions had deepened market concerns about counterparty credit risk and liquidity risk.
23
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.927
negative
0.313351
negative
-0.7845
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,463
2008-11-19
Moreover, households, like businesses, were reportedly reacting to the shifting economic circumstances in recent weeks by cutting expenditures further.
19
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.902
neutral
0.525652
positive
0.1027
neutral
neutral
positive
12,464
2009-01-06
Gross issuance of bonds by nonfinancial investment-grade companies continued at a solid pace, but issuance of speculative-grade bonds remained at zero.
21
negative
neutral
neutral
positive
0.758
negative
0.432122
negative
-0.2732
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,465
2009-02-18
To provide means for meeting System and Treasury commitments in particular currencies, and to facilitate operations of the Exchange Stabilization Fund.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0903
positive
0.628713
positive
0.5267
neutral
neutral
positive
12,466
2009-02-18
Output in high-tech sectors contracted in the fourth quarter, reflecting reduced production of semiconductors, communications equipment, and computers.
18
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.966
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
negative
neutral
neutral
12,467
2009-02-18
After rising rapidly during the first nine months of the year, producer prices excluding food and energy fell sharply in the last three months of 2008.
26
neutral
neutral
No majority found
negative
-0.952
neutral
0.512897
positive
0.0516
positive
neutral
neutral
12,468
2009-02-18
Yields and spreads on 30-day A1/P1 nonfinancial and financial CP as well as on asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) declined modestly and remained low.
23
No majority found
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.959
neutral
0.525652
positive
0.1027
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,469
2009-04-08
Several members felt that the significant deterioration in the economic outlook merited a very substantial increase in purchases of longer-term assets.
21
negative
neutral
neutral
positive
0.8822
positive
0.700168
positive
0.8481
negative
neutral
neutral
12,470
2009-05-20
Looking further ahead, participants considered a number of factors that would be likely to restrain the pace of economic recovery over the medium term.
24
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.652
neutral
0.51929
positive
0.0772
neutral
neutral
positive
12,471
2009-07-15
Ensuring that policy accommodation can ultimately be withdrawn smoothly and at the appropriate time would remain a top priority of the Federal Reserve.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0984
positive
0.594307
positive
0.3818
neutral
neutral
positive
12,472
2009-07-15
Real spending on equipment outside of high-tech and transportation seemed to have dropped less rapidly in the second quarter than in the first quarter.
24
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.96
negative
0.432122
negative
-0.2732
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,473
2009-07-15
With the recovery projected to be rather sluggish, most participants anticipated that the employment situation was likely to be downbeat for some time.
23
negative
negative
neutral
negative
-0.947
negative
0.400856
negative
-0.4019
negative
neutral
neutral
12,474
2009-09-02
Median year-ahead inflation expectations in the Reuters/University of Michigan Survey of Consumers held relatively steady in July, as in recent months.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.353
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,475
2009-09-02
Subsequently, investors revised down the expected policy path after the June employment report and the Chairman's semiannual monetary policy testimony.
20
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.88
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,476
2009-09-02
Large fractions of respondents to the July survey again noted that they had tightened standards and that the demand for CRE loans had weakened further.
25
negative
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.94
negative
0.375053
negative
-0.5106
negative
neutral
neutral
12,477
2009-10-14
Core consumer price inflation continued to be subdued in July and August, but higher gasoline prices raised overall consumer price inflation in August.
23
neutral
neutral
negative
positive
0.5741
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,478
2009-10-14
In these circumstances, the Federal Reserve will continue to employ a wide range of tools to promote economic recovery and to preserve price stability.
24
No majority found
neutral
No majority found
positive
0.5443
positive
0.594307
positive
0.3818
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,479
2009-11-24
Conditions in the secondary market for leveraged syndicated loans continued to improve, as secondary-market prices rose and bid-asked spreads narrowed.
20
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9391
positive
0.608354
positive
0.4404
positive
neutral
neutral
12,480
2009-11-24
In these circumstances, the Federal Reserve will continue to employ a wide range of tools to promote economic recovery and to preserve price stability.
24
No majority found
neutral
No majority found
positive
0.5443
positive
0.594307
positive
0.3818
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,481
2010-02-17
To provide means for meeting System and Treasury commitments in particular currencies, and to facilitate operations of the Exchange Stabilization Fund.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0903
positive
0.628713
positive
0.5267
neutral
neutral
positive
12,482
2010-02-17
All agreed that raising the IOER rate and the target for the federal funds rate would be a key element of a move to less accommodative monetary policy.
28
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.7095
positive
0.589331
positive
0.3612
neutral
neutral
positive
12,483
2010-02-17
Participants recognized, however, that the supply of reserve balances would need to be reduced considerably to lift the funds rate above the IOER rate.
24
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.1483
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,484
2010-05-19
Despite the strength of exports, merchandise trade balances declined for some countries where strong domestic demand caused imports to outpace exports.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.949
neutral
0.511098
neutral
0.0444
neutral
neutral
positive
12,485
2010-05-19
The latest readings on core inflation--which exclude the relatively volatile prices of food and energy--were generally lower than they had anticipated.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.91
negative
0.443665
negative
-0.2263
neutral
neutral
positive
12,486
2010-07-14
With private final demand having strengthened, inventory adjustments and fiscal stimulus were no longer the main factors supporting economic expansion.
20
positive
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.3125
positive
0.632347
positive
0.5423
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,487
2010-07-14
However, inflation expectations were seen by most participants as well anchored, which would tend to curb any tendency for actual inflation to decline.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.753
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,488
2010-08-31
However, investor demand for high-quality commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) reportedly was robust, although issuance of CMBS remained muted.
18
neutral
neutral
neutral
positive
0.692
positive
0.624947
positive
0.5106
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,489
2010-08-31
Household spending is increasing gradually, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income growth, lower housing wealth, and tight credit.
20
positive
negative
neutral
negative
-0.838
positive
0.666145
positive
0.6908
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,490
2010-10-12
Meanwhile, nonfinancial commercial paper outstanding contracted as very low yields on corporate bonds led to some substitution toward longer-term debt.
20
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.923
neutral
0.525652
positive
0.1027
neutral
neutral
positive
12,491
2010-10-12
The pace of initial public offerings and seasoned equity offerings by nonfinancial firms slowed in August, partly reflecting typical seasonal patterns.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.938
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,492
2010-10-12
In reaction, the yen depreciated about 3 percent against the dollar, essentially reversing its rise over the preceding part of the intermeeting period.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.567
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
positive
12,493
2010-10-12
Asset prices had been relatively sensitive to incoming economic data over the intermeeting period but generally ended the period little changed on net.
23
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
-0.191
positive
0.589331
positive
0.3612
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,494
2010-10-12
Household spending is increasing gradually, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income growth, lower housing wealth, and tight credit.
20
positive
negative
neutral
negative
-0.838
positive
0.666145
positive
0.6908
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,495
2010-11-23
Household spending is increasing gradually, but remains constrained by high unemployment, modest income growth, lower housing wealth, and tight credit.
20
positive
negative
neutral
negative
-0.838
positive
0.666145
positive
0.6908
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,496
2011-01-04
Secondary-market prices for leveraged loans rose slightly over the intermeeting period, while bid-asked spreads in that market continued to drift down.
21
positive
neutral
neutral
negative
-0.621
neutral
0.5
neutral
0
neutral
neutral
neutral
12,497
2011-02-16
To provide means for meeting System and Treasury commitments in particular currencies, and to facilitate operations of the Exchange Stabilization Fund.
21
neutral
neutral
neutral
neutral
0.0903
positive
0.628713
positive
0.5267
neutral
neutral
positive
12,498
2011-02-16
The increase in equity prices reflected the apparent firming of the economic recovery and favorable early reports on fourth-quarter corporate earnings.
21
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.929
positive
0.659193
positive
0.6597
positive
neutral
neutral
12,499
2011-02-16
If so, a considerably stronger recovery could take hold, more in line with the sorts of recoveries seen following deep economic recessions in the past.
25
positive
neutral
neutral
positive
0.9233
neutral
0.549983
positive
0.2006
positive
neutral
neutral
12,500
2011-07-12
Staff Review of the Financial SituationInvestors appeared to adopt a more cautious attitude toward risk, particularly later in the intermeeting period.
21
negative
neutral
neutral
neutral
-0.019
negative
0.449597
negative
-0.2023
neutral
neutral
neutral