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Three of the Federal Reserve's Most Expensive Decisions

By , Money Morning -

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The U.S. Federal Reserve wants to start cutting its balance sheet back this September.

This decision could handily rock the markets.

But where there's crisis, there's opportunity...

What Is the Fed Balance Sheet?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

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The Fed balance sheet shows nearly $4.5 trillion in assets - from government bonds to mortgage-backed securities - the Fed bought as a way to stimulate the economy after the 2008 financial crisis.

Now, the Fed is unwinding its balance sheet by selling these assets, and that could create volatility in the stock market.

That's great news for traders; here's how to profit...

The 6 Worst Fed Chair Quotes of All Time

By , Money Morning -

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Fed Chair Janet Yellen will give a statement tomorrow (June 14) in which she is expected to raise interest rates.

Unfortunately, a Fed chair statement can render even the most perceptive of financial analysts utterly confused.

Just take a look at these doozies...

POLL: Should the Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates This Month?

By , Money Morning -

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We'd like to hear from our readers about a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month...

Is the time truly right for the central bank to raise rates?

Leave your comment for us after the image...

How the Federal Reserve Will Destroy Capitalism

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

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With few policy options remaining in the event of another fiscal crisis, the Federal Reserve is floating an idea that would spell the end of capitalism.

In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Fed will start buying stocks. Several other central banks are already doing it.

The Fed needs only the blessing of Congress to get started, practically a given.

This would be poison to the markets - but here's what investors can do to profit from it...

When Will the Federal Reserve Raise Rates and How Should You Prepare?

By , Money Morning -

The Federal Reserve signaled in September it will raise rates this year.

Money Morning Trading Specialist D.R. Barton appeared on Facebook Live on Oct. 26 to tell viewers when he predicts a rate hike for 2016. He also told investors what they can do right now to prepare...

These Markets Are the Definition of Insanity – Here's Why… and What to Do Now

By , Capital Wave Strategist, Money Morning • @WallStreet_II -

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Central banks have deluded markets into believing they can generate economic prosperity, but not one of their policies has stimulated growth.

They're playing a dangerous game - and there's only one way to come out on top...

How to Profit When Yellen Raises Rates (Before Dec. 31)

By , America’s #1 Trader, Money Morning • @powerproftrades -

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When Janet Yellen said there was "no fixed timetable" for raising interest rates last week, the markets actually dipped.

It's anyone's guess as to why a market that owes most of its gains to the central bank's low interest rates would dip on news that low interest rates would continue.

It doesn't really matter.

Because I think a rate hike of some kind will be in effect by Dec. 31. They've been under 1% since 2008, and at least three of the FOMC's voting members oppose the decision to hold rates steady.

It's likely to be another token 25 basis points, and the rates might even go up just so they can go back down again, but that doesn't matter, either - I think traders have to prepare for a "rate hike event" and some choppy markets before the end of the quarter.

So the best thing we can do now is get into position to protect our money... and make a ton more of it.

Check this out...

What They Didn’t Say About the Fed in Monday’s Debate

By , Capital Wave Strategist, Money Morning • @WallStreet_II -

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Officials and analysts rejected Donald Trump's accusation that the Fed is overly political, but politics is in the central bank's DNA.

Here's the truth about the Fed and how it operates...

How to Invest After an Interest Rate Hike

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

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With at least one interest rate hike expected this year, we've put together a guide to help investors make the best investments as interest rates rise.

Check it out here...

This Market Is Counting on Two Things That It Absolutely Shouldn't

By , Global Credit Strategist, Money Morning • @MichaelELewitt -

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The Fed's every move is just causing more and more harm to the economy and market. There's a lack of political and moral courage to raise interest rates.

But investors, and of course the mainstream financial press, are completely oblivious to what's about to happen...

How a Fed Rate Hike Will Affect Your Mortgage Rate

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

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Many homeowners are afraid the next Fed rate hike could affect their mortgage rates.

We talked with Lee Adler, author of the Wall Street Examiner, to find out the truth behind those concerns...

Larry Summers: Fed Rate Hike Right Now Would Shock the Economy

By , Money Morning -

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Larry Summers, former undersecretary for International Affairs, just went on an epic Twitter rant.

And his corpulent comments were aimed directly at the Federal Reserve...

Will There Be a Fed Rate Hike in 2016?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning -

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The next Fed rate hike could happen in 2016.

We've dissected Fed speeches, data, and FOMC meeting minutes to nail down the most likely date.

Here's what we've found...

What Janet Yellen Must Know but Can't Say

By , Chief Investment Strategist, Money Map Report • @kfgtotalwealth -

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Janet Yellen's remarks at Jackson Hole were billed as "one of the single most important speeches" she'd give all year.

But traders largely shrugged off her words. That's because they already know the answer to the one question no politician dares to ask...

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