Reality vs. The “Recovery” Narrative
The Fed insists the economy is gaining steam. Last week's GDP numbers, and the Fed's inaction on interest rates suggest otherwise.
The Fed
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The Fed Does Nothing
At February's meeting, the Fed elected to keep kicking the can down the road.
The Fed Does Nothing
At February's meeting, the Fed elected to keep kicking the can down the road.
2016’s Homeownership Rate Was the Lowest since 1965
Federal policies act to keep home prices high on the one hand, while subsidizing home sales with the other. Meanwhile, homeownership is plummeting.
Will this Finally Be the Year the Fed Cuts its Balance Sheet?
Now that the Fed has slightly upped its Fed Funds rate target twice, there is talk of a much more ominous issue: shrinking the balance sheet.
Will this Finally Be the Year the Fed Cuts its Balance Sheet?
Now that the Fed has slightly upped its Fed Funds rate target twice, there is talk of a much more ominous issue: shrinking the balance sheet.
Central Banking in the Week Ahead
While the odds of a rate hike at this meeting are low, the first meeting under the new administration may give hints to major 2017 themes.
Week in Review: January 28 2017
As expected, the first week of the Trump administration has brought a mix of good and bad.
After Obama, a New Dawn or More of the Same?
The economy cannot have a recovery if the Fed fails to stop purchasing mortgage securities and long-term treasuries.
Asset-Price Inflation Heating Up with Nothing to Show For It
Obama is the first president since Hoover to not have a single year of over 3% GDP growth.
