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FOMC Meeting Begins Today April 26, 2011 – Futures Trading News/Economic Calendar/Economic News

The Federal Open Market Committee begins their two day meeting to discuss our Monetary Policy.  They cover a variety of concerns such as inflation and overall economic strength.  They will then disseminate their decisions to the public on April 27, 2011 in regards to whether interest rates should be raised, lowered or left unchanged.   Traders/Investors… read more

China Raises Interest Rates 12/27/2010 – Futures trading, news, broker

By Angela Moon NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Wall Street was set for a lower open on Monday as shares fell globally following a surprise interest rate increase from China’s central bank. China’s central bank raised interest rates on Saturday for the second time in just over two months as it stepped up its… read more