Congress may have come to an agreement before reaching the debt ceiling, but the debate definitely continues. Most Americans disagree with at least some part of the plan. Many are upset about America's massive debt and out-of-control spending, but are Americans practicing what they preach? Some studies … [Read more...]
Demand For Fed Money Beginning To Ebb
August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It seems that the demand for the Federal Reserve's emergency short-term lending programs has begun to ebb—another sign that U.S. credit markets are on the road to recovery. … [Read more...]
Joblessness Taking Toll On Recovery Efforts
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Amidst the discussions on so-called jobless recovery that is on the horizon for the U.S. economy, the important point is missed. … [Read more...]
IMF Raises Forecast for U.S. Economy
June 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which, in the past year alone, has provided financial assistance to the economies of Pakistan and Iceland in, publically raised its outlook for the United States. It also called for steps that would refocus concerns about inflation and increasing public debt. … [Read more...]
5-Year TALF Loans Billed As Real Estate Market Aid
May 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Recently, the Federal Reserve unveiled innovations to one of its lending programs in the hopes that it can be used to revitalized the commercial real estate market. … [Read more...]
Impending Fed Purchases Increase Treasury Bond Prices
April 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The recent increase in U.S. government debt prices was due in large part to the activities of traders hedging bets in advance of a second buy out of Treasury bonds by the Federal Reserve. The move was part of the Fed's $300 billion bid to slash the rates. … [Read more...]