Bearish for the S&P 500
Fed Opacity Shift Market Volatility
Quiet
Little coverage in S&P 500 in the 7 days to 21 October.
Judged on the 7-day share of S&P 500 coverage to 21 October
Updated 21 October 2026
The bearish argument: Fed's shift away from transparency toward Greenspan-style opacity will cause unpredictable market reactions similar to the 1990s
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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review · Published 20 Jun 2026
Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
In coverage record: 21 Jun 2026
“Greenspan, who served as chair from 1987 to 2005, did usher in the statement the Fed now issues after each meeting announcing its decision. The first statement was issued Feb. 4, 1994, and said the Fed would increase its key rate for the first time in five years. The move caught investors off-guard and the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 2.4% that day.”
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St. Paul Pioneer Press · Published 20 Jun 2026
Warsh’s gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
In coverage record: 21 Jun 2026
“Financial markets see-sawed, then fell Wednesday after the statement and news conference. The broad S&P 500 stock index dropped 1.2% Wednesday.”
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