Friday, May 9, 2008

Federal Reserve

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7 Fixes for a Market Failure

The financial system is substantially frozen. more >>

Audio: Take Advantage of the Fed Cut

Credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages are among the potential deals. more >>

Why Consumers Should Cheer if the Fed Stops Cutting Rates

Lower oil and food prices, higher rates on CDs: What's not to like? more >>

5 Reasons Why the Fed Is Done—or Should Be

Higher inflation, a weak dollar, and firmer economic growth give Bernanke reason for a vacation. more >>

3 Ways to Make the Fed's Moves Work for You

Here's how to take advantage of low interest rates without letting lenders take advantage of you. more >>

What Fed Moves Mean for Mortgage Rates

A look at where fixed and adjustable rates are headed in the coming months. more >>

Is Bernanke Worse Than Greenspan?

Money manager William Fleckenstein takes aim at the Fed chairman and his predecessor. more >>

News Buzz: Awaiting Fed's Interest Rate Cut, Unhappy Democrats, and More

To jolt the economy, the Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates on Wednesday. more >>

Tipping Point Alert!

"30 Rock" and Fed Credibility. more >>

The Feds' Fantasy Statistics

Feds' economic figures aren't connected to reality. more >>

Bernanke Signals Recession

The Fed chief sees a possible first-half contraction. more >>

FAQ on Paulson's Regulatory Reform Plan

The Treasury chief wants to change the way financial players are supervised. more >>

Time to Nationalize Citigroup?

The Fed may be looking to the 'Scandinavian Solution' for a credit market fix. more >>

Why Mortgage Rates Aren't Lower

If you're looking for a rate cut, you may be disappointed. Here's why. more >>

'Save Us!' Says Merrill Lynch

The firm's top economist says Uncle Sam should buy Wall Street's bad mortgage debt. more >>

Bank Stocks Show Signs of a 180

The Fed rescue may mark a turning point for investor confidence. more >>

What Taxpayers Get From the Bear Stearns 'Bailout'

The benefits of the Fed's intervention may heavily outweigh the costs. more >>

Why Bear Stearns Was Saved

Too tied-in to fail. more >>

Should Bernanke Apologize for Saving the Market?

Senator Grassley of Iowa wonders whether the Bear deal has any "upside" for taxpayers. more >>

Bank Bailout Is a Path to Nationalization

Help from Washington will come with many strings attached. more >>

You Can Save Bear but You Can't Save Me?

Momentum keeps building for a homeowner bailout. more >>

Inflation Nation

The Fed's moves may strengthen financial system, but what will be the long-term economic impact? more >>

Bernanke's Choice

Fed bailouts create a big moral-hazard issue. more >>

New Deal 2.0: Big Government Is Back

The Fed's actions to prevent a financial meltdown will spur calls for a massive housing bailout. more >>

Can Interest Rates Go Much Lower?

The Federal Reserve cuts again, but the central bank may be about done. more >>

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