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Senators Demint & Vitter Announce Block On Bernanke's Nomination "Until We Get A Vote To Audit The Fed"
dailybail.com - 33 hours ago
Senators Demint & Vitter Announce Block On Bernanke's Nomination "Until We Get A Vote To Audit ...
— dailybail.com — Senator Jim Demint (R-SC) announced on Twitter last night that he would make block B-52's nomination "until... we get a vote to audit the Fed."  Demint joins fellow Senators Bernie Sanders, Jim Bunning and Daivd Vitter in announcing plans to place a procedural 'hold' or block on the ... (more) Senators Demint & Vitter Announce Block On Bernanke's ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 33 hours agoposted this
Bunning Joins Sanders In Move To Block Vote On Bernanke (Calls His Performance 'Worse Than Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis')
dailybail.com - 34 hours ago
Bunning Joins Sanders In Move To Block Vote On Bernanke (Calls His Performance 'Worse Than Notre ...
— dailybail.com — Video: Mike Stark gets confirmation from Sen. Bunning that he will place a legislative hold on the... Senate vote to confirm Bernanke -- December 3, 2009 From The Hill Sen. Jim Bunning has placed an additional hold on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second ... (more) Bunning Joins Sanders In Move To Block Vote On Bernanke ...

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Federal Reserve Latest Blog Posts

From Geldzins und Guterpreis
75 minutes ago at J. Bradford DeLong's Grasping Reality with All Eight Tentacles
The Wrong Jobs Summit
5 hours ago at J. Bradford DeLong's Grasping Reality with All Eight Tentacles
The Fed’s Folly
7 hours ago at Bear Mountain Bull
Fed Makes More And More Money By Making Money
12 hours ago at Stefan Karlsson's blog
If Bernanke Did Not Know the Fed's Mission, Would That Be News?
13 hours ago at Angry Bear
Bunning Calls Bernanke's Performance "Worse Than (Fired) Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis"
dailybail.com - 34 hours ago
Bunning Calls Bernanke's Performance "Worse Than (Fired) Notre Dame Coach Charlie Weis"
— dailybail.com — Video: Mike Stark gets confirmation from Sen. Bunning that he will place a legislative hold on the... Senate vote to confirm Bernanke -- December 3, 2009 From The Hill Sen. Jim Bunning has placed an additional hold on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second ... (more) Bunning Calls Bernanke's Performance "Worse Than (Fired) ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 34 hours agoposted this
Chris Dodd's Opening Remarks Praise Bernanke: "I Believe You Are The Right Leader And You Deserve Another Term"
dailybail.com - 35 hours ago
Chris Dodd's Opening Remarks Praise Bernanke: "I Believe You Are The Right Leader And You ...
— dailybail.com — Video: Excellent recap of yesterday's confirmation hearings with quotes from Bernanke, Senators Bunning , Shelby, & Dodd's... opening statement -- December 3, 2009 -- Runs 3 minutes "I believe you are the right leader for this moment in the nation's economic history and I believe your ... (more) Chris Dodd's Opening Remarks Praise Bernanke: "I Believe ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 35 hours agoposted this
economistsview.typepad.com - 37 hours ago
"The Case for $6 Trillion More Monetary Stimulus"
— economistsview.typepad.com — Tim Duy passes this along: No Exit: The Case for $6 Trillion More Monetary Stimulus, by Joseph... Gagnon, Peterson Institute for International Economics : A lively debate is under way between those who want more fiscal stimulus to create jobs and ... (more) "The Case for $6 Trillion More Monetary Stimulus"

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pheedcontent.com - 39 hours ago
Write-Offs: 12.03.09
— pheedcontent.com — $$$ Sandy Weill thinks Tim Geithner needs a massage [NYM] $$$ How To Catch High-Flyers [FT] $$$... Tiger's New Sponsors [CNBC] $$$ Bernie Sanders is not threatening the Federal Reserve's 'independence' [WaPo] Bernie ... (more) Write-Offs: 12.03.09

Comments vote down 24/7 Wall St. found this 39 hours agofound this
ft.com - 41 hours ago
Stocks and dollar rally after US jobs report
— ft.com — Published: December 4 2009 07:11 | Last updated: December 4 2009 18:03 17:25 GMT. Stocks and the... dollar surged higher on Friday following news the US lost far fewer jobs than feared in November. But gains in equities were later curtailed as investors ... (more) Stocks and dollar rally after US jobs report

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Sen. Bunning Tells Bernanke: "You Are The Definition Of A Moral Hazard; The AIG Bailout Alone Is Reason Enough To Send You Back To Princeton"
dailybail.com - 45 hours ago
Sen. Bunning Tells Bernanke: "You Are The Definition Of A Moral Hazard; The AIG Bailout Alone Is ...
— dailybail.com — PLEASE email, facebook, re-tweet, share and take our stories with you when you leave.  Our only weapon... against the madness is GREATER AWARENESS.  Thank you. ---------- Video: Senator Jim Bunning Opening Remarks And Response From Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke -- ... (more) Sen. Bunning Tells Bernanke: "You Are The Definition Of ...

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thehill.com - 2 days ago
Bernanke: 'Little bit early' to make case for second stimulus
— thehill.com — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday threw cold water on efforts to push a major new... fiscal stimulus package. At his confirmation hearing for a second term as chairman, Bernanke emphasized that the government has spent less than half of ... (more) Bernanke: 'Little bit early' to make case for second ...

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onthehillblog.blogspot.com - 2 days ago
Left-Right Coalition Calls For Federal Reserve Audit Before Bernanke Is Reappointed
— onthehillblog.blogspot.com — Leaders on opposite sides of the political spectrum joined forces today on a letter to the Senate... seeking that Congress mandate an audit of the Federal Reserve Bank before voting to reappoint Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for a second term. (more) Left-Right Coalition Calls For Federal Reserve Audit ...

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news.firedoglake.com - 2 days ago
Exclusive: Republican To Place Additional Hold On Bernanke In Senate Banking Committee
— news.firedoglake.com — As Ben Bernanke’s confirmation hearing begins in the Senate Banking Committee, a source tells FDL News that... one Senate staffer and an outside source confirmed to him that at least one Republican on the committee will also place a hold on the Federal ... (more) Exclusive: Republican To Place Additional Hold On ...

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federalreserve.gov - 2 days ago
FRB: Testimony--Bernanke, Confirmation hearing--December 3, 2009
— federalreserve.gov — Chairman Ben S. Bernanke Confirmation hearing Before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate,... Washington, D.C. December 3, 2009 Chairman Dodd, Senator Shelby, and members of the Committee, I thank you for the opportunity to ... (more) FRB: Testimony--Bernanke, Confirmation hearing--December ...

Comments vote down Calculated Risk found this 2 days agofound this
newyorkfed.org - 2 days ago
Remarks by Brian P. Sack: The Fed's Expanded Balance Sheet
— newyorkfed.org — Remarks by Brian P. Sack at the Money Marketeers of New York University, New York City... (more) Remarks by Brian P. Sack: The Fed's Expanded Balance Sheet

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washingtonpost.com - 2 days ago
Don't expand the Fed's roles and responsibilities
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Don't expand the Fed's roles and responsibilities

Comments vote down EconLog: Library of Economics and Liberty found this 2 days agofound this
ritholtz.com - 2 days ago
Open Thread: Is the Fed Chair’s Reappointment at Risk?
— ritholtz.com — Is Ben Bernanke a sure thing? Not so fast, says Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Several other... Senators are looking to showboat the reappointment hearings to push for auditing of the Fed or other such issues. This raises an interesting ... (more) Open Thread: Is the Fed Chair’s Reappointment at Risk?

Comments vote down naked capitalism found this 2 days agofound this
freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com - 2 days ago
Uncertainty and the Fed
— freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com — There's a strange view out there that with unemployment above ten percent, and inflation nascent, the Fed... should be thinking about raising interest rates. Yesterday Philadelphia Fed President Charles Plosser attempted to explain his view: (more) Uncertainty and the Fed

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Bernie Sanders Has Gigantic, Kryptonite Anti-Bernanke Cojones
dailybail.com - 2 days ago
Bernie Sanders Has Gigantic, Kryptonite Anti-Bernanke Cojones
— dailybail.com — If for no other reason than the symbolism representing the malignant reality that has been Bernanke's record... as the Wall Street-captured, couldn't see a damn thing coming, Greenspan free-money offspring, central banking Oedipus Rex, quantitative-easing sponge of the entire debt-induced ... (more) Bernie Sanders Has Gigantic, Kryptonite Anti-Bernanke ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 2 days agoposted this
reuters.com - 2 days ago
Senator moves to slow Bernanke's Fed confirmation
— reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Wednesday that he was placing a hold on... Ben Bernanke's nomination for a second term as Federal Reserve chairman, a move that could slow the confirmation process. Barack Obama If the hold is ... (more) Senator moves to slow Bernanke's Fed confirmation

Comments vote down The Daily Bail found this 2 days agofound this
Not So Mr. Popular: Just 21% Favor B-52’s Reappointment
dailybail.com - 2 days ago
Not So Mr. Popular: Just 21% Favor B-52’s Reappointment
— dailybail.com — On the eve morning of the most interesting re-confirmation hearings for a Federal Reserve chairman since the... Fed's magical creation in 1913, Rasmussen has a new poll demonstrating that all your hard work has paid -- the citizens of Rome have spoken and by an overwhelming majority, ... (more) Not So Mr. Popular: Just 21% Favor B-52’s Reappointment

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 2 days agoposted this
blogs.wsj.com - 2 days ago
The Fed’s Market’s Guy Eyes Asset Sales and Rate Increases
— blogs.wsj.com — The Fed’s Market’s Guy Eyes Asset Sales and Rate Increases... (more) The Fed’s Market’s Guy Eyes Asset Sales and Rate Increases

Comments vote down Calculated Risk found this 2 days agofound this
Beige Book Turns Almost Optimistic in December
247wallst.com - 3 days ago
Beige Book Turns Almost Optimistic in December
— 247wallst.com — The Federal Reserve Board’s Beige Book has offered a dismal report and dismal outlook for what is... roughly two years now. That can’t be a shock considering how crummy the economy and job prospects have been. But today’s release of ... (more) Beige Book Turns Almost Optimistic in December

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Kudlow Report: Ron Paul And Peter Morici Debate Fed Transparency (Kudlow Calls Bernanke The Tiger Woods Of Monetary Policy)
dailybail.com - 3 days ago
Kudlow Report: Ron Paul And Peter Morici Debate Fed Transparency (Kudlow Calls Bernanke The ...
— dailybail.com — Video: Congressman Dr. Ron Paul And Economist Peter Morici Debate Federal Reserve Independence And Transparency With CNBC's... Larry Kudlow -- Aired November 30, 2009 And Larry doesn't extend the Tiger Woods reference as complimentary, but a jab at Woods' silence and secrecy, not unlike ... (more) Kudlow Report: Ron Paul And Peter Morici Debate Fed ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 3 days agoposted this
hf-implode.com - 3 days ago
“The Fed, Treasury, and AIG”
— hf-implode.com — "The Fed has recently come under heavy criticism, largely for its role in the AIG bailout. The... Fed deserves criticism for decisions it made in the run-up to the crisis as well as for the role it played in the AIG bailout. However, some of the charges are misdirected and the suggested remedies ... (more) “The Fed, Treasury, and AIG”

Comments vote down iehi iehi posted 3 days agoposted this
Ron Paul - The Kudlow Report, 11/30/09 (video)
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youtube.com - 4 days ago
Ron Paul - The Kudlow Report, 11/30/09 (video)
— youtube.com — On Monday night, Congressman Paul appeared on CNBC to debate former ITC chief economist Peter Morici over... the Federal Reserve's role in the economy and the n... (more) Ron Paul - The Kudlow Report, 11/30/09 (video)

Comments vote down GoldSeek.com found this 4 days agofound this
NY Fed Treasury Spread Model: Economic Recovery Underway, NO Chance of a Double-Dip Recession
mjperry.blogspot.com - 4 days ago
NY Fed Treasury Spread Model: Economic Recovery Underway, NO Chance of a Double-Dip Recession
— mjperry.blogspot.com — The New York Fed recently released its latest " Probability of U.S. Recession Predicted by Treasury Spread... ," with data through October 2009, and the Fed's recession probability forecast through October 2010 (see top chart above). The NY ... (more) NY Fed Treasury Spread Model: Economic Recovery ...

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Dylan Ratigan On The Legacy Of Bloomberg Reporter Mark Pittman
dailybail.com - 4 days ago
Dylan Ratigan On The Legacy Of Bloomberg Reporter Mark Pittman
— dailybail.com — Video: Ratigan On The Passing Of Reporter Mark Pittman And His Battle For Transparency With The Fed... -- Aired November 30, 2009 With an optimistic ending from Ratigan who believes we are making headway against the fraud. ---------- Watch   (more) Dylan Ratigan On The Legacy Of Bloomberg Reporter Mark ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 4 days agoposted this
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "Bernanke Is The Problem" (Ratigan Video)
dailybail.com - 4 days ago
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "Bernanke Is The Problem" (Ratigan Video)
— dailybail.com — MSNBC Video: Bernie Sanders Lays Waste To Money-Buckets Bernanke -- Aired Nov. 30 A Senate panel this... week will hold a hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s nomination to a second term in charge of the nation’s central banks.  The appointment is subject to ... (more) Sen. Bernie Sanders: "Bernanke Is The Problem" (Ratigan ...

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Try Not To Laugh: Foreign Policy Magazine Names 'Money Bucket Bernanke' World's Top Thinker For 2009
dailybail.com - 5 days ago
Try Not To Laugh: Foreign Policy Magazine Names 'Money Bucket Bernanke' World's Top Thinker For 2009
— dailybail.com — I guess they never saw this clip... Video: Bernanke's Failed Predictions (a true must see) ---------- Photo... represents the cerebral summation of Bernanke's thinking in response to the crisis -- put some money in a bucket and give it to the groups who caused the problems.  ... (more) Try Not To Laugh: Foreign Policy Magazine Names 'Money ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 5 days agoposted this
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "I Absolutely Will Not Vote For Mr. Bernanke"
dailybail.com - 5 days ago
Sen. Bernie Sanders: "I Absolutely Will Not Vote For Mr. Bernanke"
— dailybail.com — Video: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tells George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week" why he will NOT support... the re-nomination of Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve.  Sanders is joined on the panel by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) -- Aired November 29, 2009 "I ... (more) Sen. Bernie Sanders: "I Absolutely Will Not Vote For Mr. ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 5 days agoposted this
Fed to Test Strategy to Exit Securities Program
dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com - 5 days ago
Fed to Test Strategy to Exit Securities Program
— dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com — The Federal Reserve said Monday that it would begin testing its strategy to shrink its trillion-dollar portfolio... of mortgage-backed securities and eventually unwind its biggest program to prop up financial markets. (more) Fed to Test Strategy to Exit Securities Program

Comments vote down Abnormal Returns found this 5 days agofound this
blogs.reuters.com - 5 days ago
Fed to test exit strategy
— blogs.reuters.com — From the Fed: Statement regarding reverse repurchase agreements …in the coming weeks, as an extension of this... work, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plans to conduct a series of small-scale, real-value transactions ... (more) Fed to test exit strategy

Comments vote down Abnormal Returns found this 5 days agofound this
Foreign Policy
foreignpolicy.com - 5 days ago
Foreign Policy
— foreignpolicy.com — 1. Ben Bernanke for staving off a new Great Depression. Chairman, federal reserve | Washington The Zen-like... chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve might not have topped the list solely for turning his superb academic career into a blueprint for ... (more) Foreign Policy

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hf-implode.com - 5 days ago
Fed Tightens Regulations on Its Regional Directors
— hf-implode.com — The Fed tightened its restrictions on so-called public directors of Fed’s 12 regional banks, who are not... supposed to hold posts or own stock in banks or bank holding companies, The New York Times Edmund L. Andrews reported. The rule itself is narrow, a response to an embarrassment earlier ... (more) Fed Tightens Regulations on Its Regional Directors

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hf-implode.com - 5 days ago
Federal Reserve tries theater ads to burnish its image
— hf-implode.com — Spots urging shoppers to use their credit cards wisely will be shown on big screens in 12... U.S. cities. The central bank has long been accused of neglecting its consumer protection duties. Reporting from Washington – The Federal Reserve isn’t too popular these days, what with its failure to ... (more) Federal Reserve tries theater ads to burnish its image

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hf-implode.com - 5 days ago
Audit the Fed: Bernanke and the Bankers Are Running Scared
— hf-implode.com — Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve mob boss, is running scared. He is deathly afraid an audit of his... criminal organization. “These measures are very much out of step with the global consensus on the appropriate role of central banks, and they would seriously impair the prospects for economic and ... (more) Audit the Fed: Bernanke and the Bankers Are Running Scared

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cafehayek.com - 5 days ago
Open Letter to Ben Bernanke
— cafehayek.com — 29 November 2009 Mr. Ben Bernanke, Chairman Federal Reserve Board Washington, DC Dear Mr Bernanke: I had... to down an extra mug of coffee this morning to be certain that I read your op-ed in today’s Washington Post correctly. Sure ... (more) Open Letter to Ben Bernanke

Comments vote down EconLog: Library of Economics and Liberty found this 5 days agofound this
"Who Sues the Fed And Wins? One Reporter On The Planet," Bloomberg's Mark Pittman Dies At 52
dailybail.com - 6 days ago
"Who Sues the Fed And Wins? One Reporter On The Planet," Bloomberg's Mark Pittman Dies At 52
— dailybail.com — I didn't know Mark personally.  We spoke by telephone twice this year regarding the effort he was... leading at Bloomberg to force Federal Reserve disclosure.  He delighted in fighting a battle on behalf of the people, he said to me as detailed the latest developments in his FOIA ... (more) "Who Sues the Fed And Wins? One Reporter On The Planet," ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 6 days agoposted this
hf-implode.com - 6 days ago
Bernanke Defends the Fed’s Independence
— hf-implode.com — The key line in Bernankes impassioned(or is that dispassionate?) defense is simply this: Independent does not mean... unaccountable. If he can sell that to the public, the White House and just a few Congress critters, he will avoid seeing the Central Bank neutered . . . (more) Bernanke Defends the Fed’s Independence

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hf-implode.com - 6 days ago
Fed lending for emergency bank loans rises a bit
— hf-implode.com — "Banks borrowed slightly more from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program over the past week."... (more) Fed lending for emergency bank loans rises a bit

Comments vote down iehi iehi posted 6 days agoposted this
alephblog.com - 7 days ago
The Right Reform for the Fed
— alephblog.com — Ben Bernanke has an editorial in the Washington Post that attempts to defend the Fed. Here is... my discussion of his editorial: These matters are complex, and Congress is still in the midst of considering how best to reform financial regulation. I am concerned, however, that a number of the ... (more) The Right Reform for the Fed

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hf-implode.com - 7 days ago
Incentives for home ownership extended and expanded
— hf-implode.com — "The Federal Reserve’s mortgage-backed securities purchase program, the first-time homebuyer tax credit and higher Fannie Mae loan... limits along with record low home prices, have created a tremendous real estate market. All of these programs were set to expire soon, but for fear that their ... (more) Incentives for home ownership extended and expanded

Comments vote down iehi iehi posted 7 days agoposted this
washingtonpost.com - 7 days ago
The right fix for the Fed
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) The right fix for the Fed

Comments vote down 24/7 Wall St. found this 7 days agofound this
The Federal Reserve Must Be Stopped -- And Your Help Is Needed (Please Watch And Forward To Others)
dailybail.com - 8 days ago
The Federal Reserve Must Be Stopped -- And Your Help Is Needed (Please Watch And Forward To Others)
— dailybail.com — Story background is here >> Video: Rep. Alan Grayson Questions Elizabeth Coleman, Inspector General Of The Federal... Reserve -- At Question Are Trillions, Who Is Watching The Money? Despite arduous effort on behalf of many, nothing has changed since May when this clip was ... (more) The Federal Reserve Must Be Stopped -- And Your Help Is ...

Comments vote down The Daily Bail The Daily Bail posted 8 days agoposted this
Audit The Fed UPDATE: Ron Paul Rocks On CNBC's Squawk Box (Complete Interviews From November 13 & 23)
dailybail.com - 8 days ago
Audit The Fed UPDATE: Ron Paul Rocks On CNBC's Squawk Box (Complete Interviews From November 13 ...
— dailybail.com — Video: Congressman Dr. Ron Paul On CNBC's Squawk Box -- Aired November 13, 2009 Subscribe to the... Daily Bail's Email List >> Video: Congressman Dr. Ron Paul On CNBC's Squawk Box -- Aired November 23, 2009 -- Part 1   Video: Congressman Dr. Ron Paul ... (more) Audit The Fed UPDATE: Ron Paul Rocks On CNBC's Squawk ...

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hf-implode.com - 8 days ago
The Fed Doesn't Want Banks to Increase Lending
— hf-implode.com — "These statement is an indication of intellectual bankruptcy at the Fed, that they have learned nothing from... the crisis. But that isn’t surprising. CEOs usually need to be fired after they have presided over a disaster. They are incapable of seeing and remedying their errors. Why should senior ... (more) The Fed Doesn't Want Banks to Increase Lending

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finance.yahoo.com - 10 days ago
Rates on 30-year mortgages sink, match record low
— finance.yahoo.com — McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- Average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, matching a record low... set last spring and more than a full percentage point below what they were a year ago, Freddie Mac said Wednesday. Rates for 30-year mortgages averaged ... (more) Rates on 30-year mortgages sink, match record low

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thinkmarkets.wordpress.com - 10 days ago
Seizing the Commanding Heights
— thinkmarkets.wordpress.com — by Jerry O’Driscoll On the Opinion page of yesterday’s Wall Street Journal, George Melloan spells out how... government stimulus is stifling lending, crowding out private investment and impeding economic recovery. He writes that “the ... (more) Seizing the Commanding Heights

Comments vote down EconLog: Library of Economics and Liberty found this 10 days agofound this
brontecapital.blogspot.com - 10 days ago
The Ides of March and the Fed exit strategy
— brontecapital.blogspot.com — The dollar bears (and inflation mongers) are all over the blogosphere and press at the moment. It... is almost a consensus that the US dollar is doomed and that gold is a great investment. Sure there are doubters – but few are as vocal as Paul Krugman ... (more) The Ides of March and the Fed exit strategy

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ft.com - 11 days ago
Fed sees risks in low rates policy
— ft.com — BySarah O’Connor in Washington Published: November 24 2009 21:23 | Last updated: November 24 2009 23:20 Federal... Reserve officials have expressed concerns that near-zero interest rates could fuel “excessive risk-taking in financial markets” but believe ... (more) Fed sees risks in low rates policy

Comments vote down FT Alphaville found this 11 days agofound this
Beware A Vicious Dollar Rally (Where The Wild Things Are)
dailybail.com - 11 days ago
Beware A Vicious Dollar Rally (Where The Wild Things Are)
— dailybail.com — By John Mauldin Where the Wild Things Are is a beloved children's book and now a beautiful... movie. But in the investment world there are really scary wild things lurking about in the hidden recesses of the economic landscape. Today we look at one of the unintended consequences of the ... (more) Beware A Vicious Dollar Rally (Where The Wild Things Are)

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