Gary Siegel is a journalist with more than 35 years of experience. He started his professional career at the Long Island Journal newspapers based in Long Beach, N.Y., working his way up from reporter to Assistant Managing Editor. Siegel also worked for Prentice-Hall in Paramus, N.J., covering human resources issues. Siegel has been at The Bond Buyer since 1989, currently covering economic indicators and the Federal Reserve system.
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Consumer confidence remained high even after a dip this month, and a rate cut by the Federal Reserve could send it higher.
By Gary SiegelOctober 29 -
Reads of the economy show continued weakening, which will allow the Federal Open Market Committee to cut the fed funds rate target 25 basis points to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%.
By Gary SiegelOctober 28 -
While a rate cut is likely next week, dissent on the Federal Open Market Committee may hold the key for future moves.
By Gary SiegelOctober 25 -
September durable goods orders fell more than expected, while orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft also dropped, suggesting production won't rebound this year.
By Gary SiegelOctober 24 -
The Fed has been trying to rein in volatility in the market and keep the fed funds rate within its target range.
By Gary SiegelOctober 23 -
Negative rates could add to central banks’ toolbox in the next recession, though the Federal Reserve would prefer asset purchases and forward guidance.
By Gary SiegelOctober 21 -
Monetary policy may not be the answer for what ails the economy, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said Friday.
By Gary SiegelOctober 18 -
While the economic indicators released on Thursday suggested a weakening economy, a deeper dive by analysts offers a different view.
By Gary SiegelOctober 17 -
Michael DePalma, portfolio manager of the High Yield ETF, and the Bond Buyer's Gary Siegel discuss the recent repo market issues, why they occurred and what can be done to correct them.
By Gary SiegelOctober 17 -
While the economy continues to expand “at a slight to modest pace,” those surveyed lowered their outlooks for growth over the coming year, according to the Fed's Beige Book.
By Gary SiegelOctober 16