Recent Monetary Policy such as the interest rate hike in June by the Fed

Financial market participants must always be aware of and mindful of the conduct of monetary policy. Changes in monetary policy have a direct bearing on the value of financial assets such as securities. Submit an executive summary of recent monetary policy. Be sure to refer to recent issues of The Wall Street Journal and Federal Reserve Bulletin. Include in this report an assessment of the prospects for the stock and bond markets for 2017.