Macroeconomic review: Federal Reserve’s policy implications
Since early 2020, Federal Reserve has pursued Quantitative Easing (QE) policy, that is, it purchases mortgage
bonds and Government bonds expanding its balance sheet. Federal Reserve’s policy has critical influence
today on equity markets, for the following reasons:
Movements in American stock prices were small and divergent during Monday trading session
The market was evaluating statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. In addition, the main intrigue was related with anticipation of data on May consumer price movements.
Feeble labor market data has brought hope Federal Reserve will put tightening its monetary policy on hold. That said, quite logically, technologies were among the day’s leaders.