The stock market was modestly higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve issued a more upbeat assessment of the economy.
upbeat assessmentIMF: West Bank economy can grow if Israel eases upNewsvine - business Wed, 07/15/2009 - 01:09
The West Bank economy could post its strongest performance in years in 2009, but only if Israel broadens recent efforts to ease restrictions on Palestinian trade and movement, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, offering a rare upbeat assessment after years of downturn. U.S. Says Ailing Banks Need $75 BillionNYT > Business Thu, 05/07/2009 - 15:27
After conducting stress tests, regulators told the 19 largest U.S. banks that they must raise $75 billion in extra capital, a more upbeat assessment than the industry had feared. Asian Markets Inch Higher Ahead of U.S. EarningsNYT > Business Mon, 04/20/2009 - 03:30
Stocks made slight gains after an upbeat assessment of the Chinese economy soothed nerves ahead of key earnings reports from leading U.S. companies. |
