U.S. Economy

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Mark Thornton

Markets are preparing for the Federal Reserve to “pivot”; that is, change directions from raising interest rates to cutting them. What does it mean? It means that the Fed’s leadership has learned nothing in the past several years.

Douglas French

For a long time, banks have sought to keep construction loans “on the books” to collect more interest payments. With a recession looming, these long loans are likely to become delinquent.

Artis Shepherd

Despite higher rents, investment in new apartments is a losing proposition, thanks to the Federal Reserve.

Ryan McMaken
The Fed's muddled messaging helps to illustrate how the Fed seeks to serve various political interests while also trying to avoid the political pitfalls of both high price inflation and economic stagnation.
Andrew Syrios

When it comes to housing, the solution to the problem of affordability is rather straightforward: build more. Slapping price controls on housing in the form of “rent control” only makes things worse.