The Fed

Informally known as The Fed, this was created in 1913 as the central banking system of the U.S.

US Market Commentary from Seeking Alpha David Van Knapp 2009

Quantitative Easing remains in limbo as The Fed ponders the implementation, or not, of further Quantitative Easing monetary measures.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Although, we're not alone, as The Fed influenced the European Central Bank as well as the Bank of England to exercise similar monetary measures.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

QE II, which expired at the end of June 2011, injected another $600B into our economy and along with the earlier $1.7T, The Fed has added $2.3T to our money supply; an approximate increase of 25%.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Undaunted, The Fed is utilizing its economic strength, monetary policies and tools in attempt to resuscitate today's economy.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Undaunted, The Fed is utilizing its economic strength, monetary policies and tools in attempt to resuscitate today's economy.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Although, until recently, concerns for inflation seem benign as core inflation remains below 2%, while a key inflation factor, Personal Consumption Index, principally used by The Fed, remains at a year-on-year low of .5%.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Objectively, The Fed's goal to lower financing cost is grounded with aspiration to encourage borrowing, a critical stimulus for our economic recovery.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Although, until recently, concerns for inflation seem benign as core inflation remains below 2%, while a key inflation factor, Personal Consumption Index, principally used by The Fed, remains at a year-on-year low of .5%.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011

Objectively, The Fed's goal to lower financing cost is grounded with aspiration to encourage borrowing, a critical stimulus for our economic recovery.

Patrick Yam: Epiphinal Economic Times Patrick Yam 2011