KQED Nightly Business Report March 17, 2016
Policymakers say soft Global Growth and Financial Market volatility pose risks to their economic outlook. Recent Economic Data shows some firming. This morning we learned core Consumer Prices which exclude food and energy rose. 3 last month, that was more than expected and the notion that the fed will delay some rate increases sent stocks higher and bond yields higher. The Dow Jones Industrial average gained 74 points to 17,325. The nasdaq added 35 and the s p 500 rose 11 to its highest level this year. Steve liesman reports on why the fed seems uncertain about the economic recovery. Reporter ...