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BusinessWeek November 19, 2007 Peter Coy |
The Economy on the Edge Will the U.S. succumb to a debt crisis brought on by years of profligate lending - or keep growing? Here are some markers to mind in figuring out where we're headed. |
U.S. Banker November 2007 Lee Conrad |
Buckle Up! Next Year will be A Bumpy Ride. Maybe the best thing economists can say about the 2008 outlook for banks is that it won't be as bad as the third quarter of 2007. |
BusinessWeek December 20, 2007 Peter Coy |
Where Things Are Headed in 2008 Many see dark days for investors. Let's hope for a rapid resolution of the housing and credit crunch. |
FDIC FYI September 17, 2003 Susan Burhouse |
Evaluating the Consumer Lending Revolution Consumer balance sheets have become stretched by large amounts of new consumer and mortgage debt. This rapid increase in consumer spending and borrowing raises important questions about the sustainability of current debt loads and the vulnerability of the consumer sector to economic shocks. |
BusinessWeek November 20, 2006 Mandel & Dunham |
Can Anyone Steer This Economy? Global forces have taken control of the economy. And government, regardless of party, will have less influence than ever |
BusinessWeek April 11, 2005 Kathleen Madigan |
After The Housing Boom What the real estate slowdown means for the economy. |
Reason July 2009 Randazzo et al. |
Turning Japanese Japan's post-bubble policies produced a "lost decade." So why is President Obama emulating them? |
BusinessWeek October 15, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Don't Count Out The Consumer Just Yet If the job markets don't falter, households may keep up their spending. |
BusinessWeek July 11, 2005 Rich Miller |
Too Much Money A global savings glut is good for growth -- but risks are mounting. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2006 Anthony Downs |
Hard Truth of a Softer U.S. Housing Market Rising home prices and falling stock prices have greatly changed the composition of household assets since 2000. This shift has significant implications for commercial property markets as well as housing. |
BusinessWeek December 20, 2007 James C. Cooper |
No Recession, But... Most experts polled expect growth, however meager, in 2008. A few predict rougher times. |
BusinessWeek June 25, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Interest Rates Are Up, But Are They Up Enough? Financial conditions may still be too lax to keep inflation under wraps. |
FDIC FYI March 23, 2006 |
Scenarios for the Next U.S. Recession. A string of positive reports on the U.S. economy and banking industry has led some analysts to ask -- How long can these good times last? |
BusinessWeek March 19, 2007 Peter Coy |
Under The Fed's Hammer How Fed rate hikes have turned into a regressive tax on weak borrowers. |
Reason June 2008 Donald J. Boudreaux |
The Coming Recession Seven observers debate the (sorry) state of the economy. |
BusinessWeek September 10, 2007 James C. Cooper |
If Credit Markets Thaw, Recession Is Unlikely Growth will get squeezed, but housing will take the brunt. |
BusinessWeek October 24, 2005 Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: Consumers Are Finally Shifting Into Lower Gear It's not just energy. As interest rates rise, homes will no longer be cash cows. |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2011 Morgan Housel |
Slow Jobs Market? Blame Housing The key to getting the economy back on track is deleveraging -- paying off debt accumulated during the bubble years. For households, the vast majority of that debt is in the form of mortgages. |
BusinessWeek May 28, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Inflation Wild Cards Will Keep The Fed On Hold Demand, costs, and global forces raise new questions for prices. |
BusinessWeek September 17, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Bernanke May Need To Dig Deeper Into His Toolbox It could take a broad rate cut to stabilize the markets and the economy. |
BusinessWeek March 26, 2007 Mara Der Hovanesian et al. |
Making Sense Of The Mortgage Mess The economy should be able to withstand the downdraft in the mortgage market. |
BusinessWeek September 10, 2007 Maria Bartiromo |
The Heat On Countrywide Embattled Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo answers critics who claim the lender helped bring on the housing crisis. |
The Motley Fool September 10, 2007 David Lee Smith |
Can Your Portfolio Survive a Recession? Amid questions about the economy and the Fed's intentions, the uncertainty in which we are operating makes careful sector selection in your portfolio vital. Three good choices: energy, technology, and industrials. |
Financial Advisor May 2008 Evan Simonoff |
After The Storm As the mushrooming subprime loan crisis enters its tenth month, a growing list of questions begs answers. |
BusinessWeek September 3, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Savvy Moves That Should Soothe The Markets The Fed's quick and innovative response may avert the need to cut rates. |
BusinessWeek October 9, 2006 James C. Cooper |
U.S.: Consumers Aren't Sweating The Housing Slump Yet The debate over the direction of the economy and Federal Reserve policy in the coming year boils down to one basic question: Will the housing slump drag down consumer spending and the economy? |
BusinessWeek April 12, 2004 Rich Miller |
The Firepower In Consumers' Pockets Why they'll keep spending despite the job market |
BusinessWeek February 27, 2006 James C. Cooper |
What's Complicating Bernanke's Balancing Act Finding the right level for interest rates is trickier in a more global economy. |
BusinessWeek June 18, 2009 James C. Cooper |
Business Outlook: Why Consumer Spending Won't Drive a Recovery Households are paying down debt and rebuilding their nest eggs, so they're not spending. Still, that's unlikely to thwart a modest economic upturn. |
CFO March 1, 2009 Edward Teach |
Lost and Foundering? Why we (probably) won't repeat Japan's infamous "lost decade." |
Financial Advisor September 2008 Evan Simonoff |
The Old Rules Don't Apply Anyone watching the stream of economic news surfacing this year has to wonder if there is a growing gap between perception and reality. |
BusinessWeek September 3, 2007 Peter Coy |
It's Out Of Bernanke's Reach There's little the Fed can do about the information gap behind investors' panic. |
BusinessWeek November 19, 2009 James C. Cooper |
Business Outlook: A Lifeline of Credit for the Recovery Lending remains tight, but overall bank standards are relaxing, and that will make it possible for businesses to expand as demand picks up |
BusinessWeek September 11, 2006 James C. Cooper |
U.S.: Picking Up The Slack From Housing Capital spending should contribute strongly to second-half growth. |
U.S. Banker November 2006 John Engen |
Reality Check The banking industry has never been more profitable, but with the yield curve inverted and consumer lending stalled, and an economic slowdown in the works, the winning streak looks to be in jeopardy. Are banks ready - and will more CEOs opt to sell out? |
Financial Advisor October 2007 Jeff Schlegel |
A Real (Estate) Mess In the wake of the subprime debacle, investors rethink the ways they are investing in real estate. |
BusinessWeek September 22, 2003 Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: Consumers Will Keep Carrying the Ball True, jobs aren't back. But tax cuts and refinancings are doing the trick. |
BusinessWeek October 4, 2004 Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: What's Everyone So Rattled About? Despite record wealth, business and consumers remain wary of the future. |
BusinessWeek April 12, 2004 Christopher Palmeri |
Home Buyers: ARMed And Dangerous? Adjustable-rate mortgages are pulling in new buyers -- but the risks are high |
BusinessWeek August 27, 2009 James C. Cooper |
Business Outlook: Why Credit Growth Remains Slow Banks are still skittish about offering credit, and households and companies remain reluctant to borrow, creating drags on the recovery. |
BusinessWeek September 24, 2007 Michael Mandel |
Bernanke's Dilemma The markets are clamoring for rate cuts, but weak U.S. productivity gains and strong global growth may limit the Fed's options. |
BusinessWeek July 9, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Housing's New Risks For The Economy Mortgage rates are up, credit is tighter, and home prices are falling faster. |
BusinessWeek November 10, 2003 Palmeri & Coy |
Say Goodbye To Refi Madness Homes aren't the cash cows they were. That could crimp consumer spending. |
BusinessWeek April 9, 2007 James C. Cooper |
The Real Economic Threat: Weak Capital Spending Corporate caution could jeopardize job growth and consumer outlays. |
BusinessWeek January 27, 2011 Chandra & Feld |
While the Rich Splurge, the Rest Hold Back Wealthy shoppers buoyed by stock gains are spurring the economic recovery. Middle- and lower-income Americans remain cautious. |
U.S. Banker October 2002 John Adams |
Of Housing and Helium Is the housing market a bubble waiting to pop? |
Financial Advisor December 2009 Eric Rasmussen |
Which Way Is Up? Conflicting signs make it hard to embrace the idea that the recession is over. Yet some investment sectors are starting to perk up. |
U.S. Banker March 2008 John Engen |
The Politics of Lending Sen. John McCain took time to present his vision of a world with simplified mortgage applications, and even suggested that the government might need to jump in to help mitigate the worsening crisis. |
Finance & Development September 2009 Francesco Giavazzi |
Growth after the Crisis If the world economy is to recover, a replacement must be found for the newly frugal U.S. consumer. |
BusinessWeek September 24, 2007 James C. Cooper |
Exports: The Economy's Secret Weapon A narrowing trade gap will offset some of the housing-related weakness in the economy. |