Discussed by:
Bruce Johnstone
Managing Director and Sr. Marketing Investment Strategist, Retail and Institutional Cos., Fidelity Investments

Is the Fed’s new role a plus or minus for the economy and the markets? We’ve had the collapse of several bubbles: housing debt, profit margins, stock and commodity prices. The associated wealth collapse has afflicted consumer and banking industries’ balance sheets and securitization (shadow banking), resulting in the most severe economic setback since the Depression. Government and central banks around the world (with the U.S. leading the way) have “come to the rescue” with huge programs to shore up balance sheets, markets and economic activity. What will be the shape of the ensuing recovery and the resultant markets’ outlook?

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	What are the shape, size and long-term ramifications of federal economic “rescue” efforts?
	What are the consequences of the largest net worth contraction in 80 years?
	What is the impact of a weak dollar? Inflation? Interest rates?

MEETING DETAILS

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Time: 5:45 p.m.    Registration 6:15 p.m.    Program 7:45 p.m.     Refreshments (wine & snacks) Location: The Community Center at St. Jean Baptiste Church 180 East 76th Street Manhattan, NY [ Map This Location ]