1993-1994
The Fed put the brakes on the rally in
1994. Word got out in February 1994
with the DJI above 2800 that they were going to do this. An
irregular head and
shoulders pattern developed at this time and the DJI quickly fell 10%.
Date
Discount
Rate Change
5/17/1994
3.5%
from 3.0%. Market had already fallen.
8/16/1994
4.0%
11/15/1994
4.75%
3rd consecutive rate hike.
2/1/1995
5.25% Could
not stop powerful breakout.
