Boehner's Optimism lifted Sentiment

Financial markets were lifted by Speaker of the House of Representatives Boehner’s comments that he’s optimistic that a deal will be done to avoid the fiscal cliff. This was in contrast with Senator Harry Reid’s skepticism. Fed’s Beige Book suggested that 'economic activity expanded at a measured pace in recent weeks'.

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Boehner's Optimism lifted Sentiment