Fed Chair Yellen testifies before Congress--taper and employment are likely topics.

The Fed tapered further and markets are waiting for Friday's employment report.

Fed decision on tapering not obvious--economy has slowed but investors may prefer certainty.

This week's focus is on housing with existing home sales and FHFA prices

Employment report for December was disappointing despite drop in unemployment rate

Fed taper is going to happen--the question is when and, if later, does the Fed prep markets with guidance?

Even though healthy numbers have raised taper talk, markets are getting used to the idea.

News on the consumer is updated with employment, personal income, and motor vehicles sales. Meanwhile, the Fed gets ready for its December meeting.

Even though sales are slipping, the Fed's QE is keeping home prices up. Meanwhile, the Fed practices taper.

Markets see Fed transition as continuation of current policy.