Archive for the ‘Policy’ Category

Bernanke’s New Transparency

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

The stock markets want to know everything about the Fed’s deliberations, but they don’t always digest the information well

Original post by AnthonyK

Captain Bernanke’s Blimp

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

To understand why the Fed chairman spends so much time worrying about inflation, not housing or the stock market, imagine taking a certain ride with him

Original post by AnthonyK

A Halloween Treat from the Fed

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The central bank’s moderate Oct. 31 rate cut aims to ward off a truly scary creature—recession

Original post by AnthonyK

Is an ‘Insurance’ Rate Cut Necessary?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

The latest quarterly GDP report is expected to confirm solid growth. Still, the Fed will discuss a rate cut to avoid a potential recession

Original post by AnthonyK

The Fed’s Trick or Treat

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

In light of growing recession fears, many expect a rate cut on Oct. 31, but will oil prices and the weak dollar spook Bernanke & Co.?

Original post by AnthonyK

The Trouble with Crude Oil

Friday, October 26th, 2007

The U.S. needs a decisive federal strategy on energy, with greater research, ConocoPhillips CEO James Mulva says

Original post by AnthonyK

Housing Cools, Inflation’s Up

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

The latest CPI and a Fed report suggest housing’s not improving, and inflation is too high for comfort. Still, the Fed’s expected to sit tight

Original post by AnthonyK

Father of Mechanism Design Wins Nobel

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Economist Leonid Hurwicz helped identify the fatal flaw in centrally planned economies, but the theory isn’t easy on capitalism, either

Original post by AnthonyK

Jobs: A September Shocker

Friday, October 5th, 2007

Solid payroll growth and a reversal of the previous month’s decline eased worries about an economic slowdown. But rising wages may signal inflation headaches

Original post by AnthonyK

Universal Coverage: Stocks That Would Win

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Initiatives to extend health insurance could especially benefit health-care facilities. S&P’s top pick: Psychiatric Solutions

Original post by AnthonyK