Earnings from fedex, lennar, 2014 guidance as well. And then europe responding to the strongest german Business Confidence in 20 months. The biggest decline in u. K. Unemployment in 13 years. Our road map begins with anticipation waiting to see if todays fed announcement will include the t word, taper. Quarterly results from fedex missed estimates but the company boosting fullyear guidance. Analyd going public, amc. After the fed wraps up its twoday meeting this afternoon, investors will learn whether policy makers will wind down on the Economic Data. Complete coverage of the fed announcement and the chairmans News Conference on cnbc this afternoon, begins at 2 00 p. M. Eastern time. Jim, are you ready . Yeah. There is if youre the fed, you got to tough job. I am getting so many people sending me, jim, tell the fed i mean, tell the fed. Okay, fed. What do you want me to tell them . Its the holiday time, dont ruin our year . That is not exactly what bernanke is focused on or yellen. The
My predecessor at the fed, chairman ben bernanke, demonstrated such courage, especially in his response to the threat of the financial crisis. To stabilize the Financial System and restore economic growth, he took courageous actions that were unprecedented in ambition and scope. He faced relentless criticism, personal threats, and the certainty that history would judge him harshly if he was wrong. But he stood up for what he believed was right and necessary. Ben bernankes intelligence and knowledge served him well as chairman. But his grit and willingness to take a stand were just as important. I hope you never are confronted by challenges this great, but you too will face moments in life when standing up for what you believe can make all the difference. Having dwelt for a moment on failure and grit, let me turn to the deeper meaning that underpins grit and can carry us beyond failure. The hard work of building a life that makes a difference is much easier to sustain when you are passi
Our top story, pope francis in the United States. He is wrapping up his 36hour visit to new york. Next, he heads to philadelphia for the Worlds Largest catholic gathering of families. Some 40,000 people from around the world are set to attend that event called the world meeting of families. The vatican is calling it the main event of the popes week in the United States. Back in new york, the pope has been promoting peace, urging people to end widespread poverty and stop environmental destruction around the world. Cnns alexandra field looks at the people and places hes impacted during a historic visit to americas largest city. Reporter thousands of people all across the streets of new york lining up, waiting to see a glimpse of pope francis as he made his way through the city starting at the United Nations. From there, paying a visit to ground zero. After that, a school in harlem. Then a procession through central park before finally arriving at Madison Square garden. People lined up fo