Fed’s Tapering Unlikely Affected Despite Disappointing Data

US economic data surprised to the downside with retail sales contracting in both December and January and initial jobless claims surprisingly increased last week. Disappointing economic data initially pressured the stock markets and crude oil prices but losses were pared as investors believed that the Fed’s tapering schedule would not be deferred.

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Fed’s Tapering Unlikely Affected Despite Disappointing Data