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The target range for the federal funds rate at one to one and a quarter percent. This accommodative policy should support some further strengthening in the job market and return to 2 inflation consistent with our statutory objectives. We decided that in october we will begin the Balance Sheet normization program that we outlined in june this program will reduce our Securities Holdings in a gradual and predictable manner. Ill have more to say about these decisions shortly. But first ill review recent economic developments and the outlook. As we expected and smoothing through some variation from...

In beijing europe is weak and claims a little higher than expected. The twoyear is at a nineyear high our road map begins with retail movers macys and kohls moving in different direction. Plus, more media m a intrigue the future of at t and time warners deal is in question as the department of justice asks for changes and the two sides may end up in court. And futures are slipping. Markets are awaiting more on tax reform today, as we digest a number of earnings movers. So lets kick it off with jim, who is at west point today, ahead of a big show tonight, jim. And were looking at some early wea...

32. 52. Well talk about that in a little bit. A couple things on todays watch list. We have a busy day for Economic Data and earnings. Weekly jobless claims come out at 8 30 eastern time. Expected to pull back after last weeks spike above 290,000. December durable goods also coming up at 8 30 eastern. At 10 00 a. M. , were going to get december pending home sales. Today is the heaviest day for earnings for the s p 500 companies. Were going to be hearing from ah l alibaba, caterpillar, under armour, and ford all before the bell. Then amazon and microsoft to close out the day after the bell. Ton...

Expectations. Incompetent vestors dont seem that disappointed. And french wheat tells low after it told investors it took a 2 billion hit related to its stake in alston. Announcer youre watching Worldwide Exchange bringing you Business News from around the globe. And a warm welcome to todays program. Were going to be an extra hour longer, three hours, because of course the u. S. Markets are still to come. Were going to kick off in rome where youre seeing jules is located. Theyre going to ask matte matteo renzi for more time to agree on their agenda. Jules, i hope you had a nice week end in the...

Theres some large demonstrations expected today in other major u. S. Cities and also there are rallies to support the police and Law Enforcement. That happening as well. One group is called back the blue. There will be speakers that include family members of Law Enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty, a reminder to america of Law Enforcements sacrifice. Christina coleman is live in los angeles with the latest. Hi, christina. Reporter theres a lot of people protesting across the country this weekend. People who live and work around Downtown Portland and the authorities who pro...