Economy
Federal Reserve
In a recent press release, the Federal Reserve announced the cessation of the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) on March 11. This program, established under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, held significant importance in stabilizing the banking system and supporting the economy during times of stress. While the loans will continue until the program*s end, this article will delve into the facts surrounding the termination of the BTFP and assess its potential impact on the markets. 1. The BTFP will no longer provide new loans as of March 11, 2022: The primary announcement conveyed in the press release reveals that the Federal Reserve Board has decided to halt the provision of new loans through the BTFP program after March 11. The BTFP served as an additional source of liquidity for eligible institutions but will now conclude its lending activities.
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Federal Reserve
In a recent press release, the Federal Reserve announced the cessation of the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP) on March 11. This program, established under Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, held significant importance in stabilizing the banking system and supporting the economy during times of stress. While the loans will continue until the program*s end, this article will delve into the facts surrounding the termination of the BTFP and assess its potential impact on the markets. 1. The BTFP will no longer provide new loans as of March 11, 2022: The primary announcement conveyed in the press release reveals that the Federal Reserve Board has decided to halt the provision of new loans through the BTFP program after March 11. The BTFP served as an additional source of liquidity for eligible institutions but will now conclude its lending activities.
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Retail Sales
The rate of growth in retail and food services total sales accelerated due to increase in building materials stores sales by 2.2 %.
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Industrial production
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Productivity
Americans have earned more in fourth-quarter and productivity grew as well, as strenght in the U.S. economy becomes more evident.
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Employment Report
The nonfarm payrolls grew 275,000 in February, as faster hiring puts more money in the hands of consumers, what usually leads to an increase in spending,
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More detailed report on new orders from manufacturing sector, shows decline in January after a growth in December. As the wild swings in big-ticket purchases continue.
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Durable Goods Orders
Americans continued to buy big-ticket items after the recent pullback, but Shipments of durable goods fell by -0.35 % to $282 billions.
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