Archive for the ‘Policy’ Category

Jobs: Expect a September Rebound

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

The September U.S. employment report&mdashthe bearer of mostly good news&mdashcalls into question the significance of the weak August release

Original post by AnthonyK

The Credit Ratings Blame Game

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

As agencies like S&P are blasted for the disconnect between mortgage-backed securities’ ratings and results, experts lament the SEC’s weak oversight authority

Original post by AnthonyK

Inflation: Back from Vacation

Monday, September 24th, 2007

Key price gauges are ready to surge over the next few months, which could make the Fed rethink its recent rate cut. Here’s why

Original post by AnthonyK

Dear Mr. Bernanke: Fix the Housing Mess

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

The Fed chairman heads to Congress to address mortgage-related issues—but will his efforts be enough?

Original post by AnthonyK

The Debt Market: Signs of Life

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

The jump in stocks may have grabbed the headlines, but a budding recovery in the credit market is the real good news

Original post by AnthonyK

The Fed’s Move: Cause for Joy—or Worry?

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

The rate cut at first sparked stock market elation. But if the Fed’s fears of a slowdown come true, profits and stocks could suffer big-time

Original post by AnthonyK

The Fed: ‘Wall Street’s Bitch’

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

The deeper than anticipated rate cut launched bloggers into feats of rhetorical gymnastics that showcased their wit and wonderment

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Bernanke’s Bailout

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

The Federal Reserve chairman sent stocks surging and made many investors happy. But he’s also taking risks with inflation

Original post by AnthonyK

Stocks: Getting a Fix on the Fed

Monday, September 17th, 2007

S&P looks at what’s at stake for the market as Bernanke & Co. prepare to kick off their widely anticipated Sept. 18 policy meeting

Original post by AnthonyK

Data: A Heavy Load for the Fed

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Action Economics explores reports released Sept. 14, and BusinessWeek offers its Fed policy outlook in the runup to the Sept. 18 FOMC meeting

Original post by AnthonyK