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Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 8:58am
Is QE3 Right Around The Corner?
So much for no QE3, at least if Charles Evans gets his way. Chicago Federal Reserve President Charles Evans was on CNBC just a few minutes ago, and comments from Evans made it sure seem like an additional round of quantitative easing is on its way. Gold, silver, and bonds are moving higher on the...
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Blow For The Bulls As Evans Says Doesn't Want More QE
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 11:35am
In what could be described as a blow to bulls, Federal Reserve President Charles Evans has said that he does not want to do additional quantitative easing in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. Evans, who is the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said that he expects growth...
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More Unemployment Checks Cause Higher Unemployment Rate
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 3:38pmThe Chicago Fed has concluded that extra jobless benefits are contributing to 0.8% to the unemployment rate. Workers can now receive 99 weeks of benefits, which may be hurting the 9.0% unemployment rate in the country. The research paper, which was put out today, said the benefits might be worth...
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Chicago Fed: Double Dip Risk Increasing
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 11:03am
Chicago Federal Reserve president Charles Evans says the risks of a double dip have increased recently, according to a report from Reuters. "A double dip is not the most likely outcome but I am concerned about how strong the recovery will be," Evans said at a housing event in Indianapolis. Evans...
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