David Andrews

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Retail sales key to U.S. growth

November marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. How important is retail and can it keep the current stock market rally going?

By David Andrews |October 25, 2013

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Economic Indicators

What spooked the Fed?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stunned markets this week by choosing not to cut back on its asset-buying program. Stimulus-thirsty investors rejoiced: not only was their proverbial punchbowl not taken away, it was refilled.

By David Andrews |September 20, 2013

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Market Insights

Should we worry about the next Fed chair?

A new chair is just the beginning of what could be even bigger leadership changes at the Federal Reserve -- up to six officials could depart by early 2014.

By David Andrews |August 26, 2013

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