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Description: Fewer jobs were added than expected in August, which may be a sign that the economy is not strong enough yet for the Fed to start tapering its monthly asset purchases.

Source: CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: Sep 06, 2013

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/09/06/investing-the-buzz-us-bonds-taper-jobs-report.cnnmoney/index.html

Questions for Discussions:

  • Explain the connection between bond prices and the interest rates set by the Fed?
  • Do you think bond prices will rise, fall, or stay the same for the next few months?

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