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Federal Reserve Tries To Get Credit Moving Again
The government announced Tuesday that it plans to buy huge amounts of short-term debts from companies. The Fed will buy "commercial paper," a short-term financing mechanism that many companies use to finance their day-to-day operations, like meeting payroll or purchasing supplies.
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The government announced Tuesday that it plans to buy huge amounts of short-term debts from companies. The Fed will buy "commercial paper," a short-term financing mechanism that many companies use to finance their day-to-day operations, like meeting payroll or purchasing supplies.
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Bond Report: Treasurys trade lower as Fed moves on commercial paper
Treasury prices fall and yields move higher, in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it would purchase commercial paper to ease corporate borrowing costs.
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Treasury prices fall and yields move higher, in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it would purchase commercial paper to ease corporate borrowing costs.
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Wall Street set to rebound after global rout
Wall Street looked to recover Tuesday from a huge sell-off the previous session after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to buy massive amounts of short-term debt to reanimate the credit markets.
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Wall Street looked to recover Tuesday from a huge sell-off the previous session after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to buy massive amounts of short-term debt to reanimate the credit markets.
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Fed will fund short-term business loans
The Federal Reserve has announced a plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in a dramatic effort to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy.
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The Federal Reserve has announced a plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in a dramatic effort to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy.
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Tech stocks search for gains in early trading
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology stocks remained sluggish Tuesday following new Federal Reserve moves aimed at opening up credit markets. The Fed's moves came after Monday's trading session which sent the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index to a four-year low. Shortly after the mark ... more »
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Technology stocks remained sluggish Tuesday following new Federal Reserve moves aimed at opening up credit markets. The Fed's moves came after Monday's trading session which sent the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index to a four-year low. Shortly after the mark ... more »
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Wall St recovers on Fed liquidity plan
Wall Street stocks recovered modestly at the open from a four day-run of heavy losses after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to create commercial paper funding facility
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Wall Street stocks recovered modestly at the open from a four day-run of heavy losses after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to create commercial paper funding facility
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The Fed: Fed to buy commercial paper to ease market strain
Opening up another front in the battle to end the credit crunch, the Federal Reserve announces it will buy unsecured commercial paper in an effort to restart a market that has ground to a virtual halt in recent weeks over concern about the financial sector.
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Opening up another front in the battle to end the credit crunch, the Federal Reserve announces it will buy unsecured commercial paper in an effort to restart a market that has ground to a virtual halt in recent weeks over concern about the financial sector.
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Fed Takes Drastic Step To Unfreeze Credit Market
The Federal Reserve announced Tuesday a dramatic plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in an effort to break through the country's credit clog. Officials say the Fed will buy "commercial paper," a short-term financing mechanism that many companies rely on to finance their da ... more »
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The Federal Reserve announced Tuesday a dramatic plan to buy massive amounts of short-term debts in an effort to break through the country's credit clog. Officials say the Fed will buy "commercial paper," a short-term financing mechanism that many companies rely on to finance their da ... more »
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Fed's commercial paper move lifts retail stocks
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Retail shares got a boost along with the broader markets Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced Tuesday that it's going to buy commercial paper in an effort to restart a market that has virtually shut down in recent weeks. The S&P Retail index rose 0.4% to 324 ... more »
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Retail shares got a boost along with the broader markets Tuesday after the Federal Reserve announced Tuesday that it's going to buy commercial paper in an effort to restart a market that has virtually shut down in recent weeks. The S&P Retail index rose 0.4% to 324 ... more »
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Fed plan to buy commercial paper lifts financial stocks
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - U.S. financial stocks rose early Tuesday, inspired by a Federal Reserve plan to begin buying commercial paper in an effort to free up short-term liquidity in the credit markets. Commercial paper is the shortest-term credit available and generally ranges in maturities from ov ... more »
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - U.S. financial stocks rose early Tuesday, inspired by a Federal Reserve plan to begin buying commercial paper in an effort to free up short-term liquidity in the credit markets. Commercial paper is the shortest-term credit available and generally ranges in maturities from ov ... more »
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