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A subdued reading on rates
Chris Farrell Apr 2, 2012
The survey consensus was for no increase to slight increase in interest rates for 2012. Nothing dramatic. Very muted. There's no sense that the economy will turn gangbusters. At best, the economy will show modest gains in 2012.
What the Federal Reserve has left in its arsenal
David Brancaccio Mar 12, 2012
What more can the Federal Reserve do to help boost the American economy?
The future of low-cost borrowing
Kai Ryssdal Feb 28, 2012
The Federal Reserve's policy of low interest rates allows the government to borrow money at little cost. But analysts predict it's just a matter of time before interest rates shoot back up.
Bernanke stands firm on low interest rates
Heidi N. Moore Feb 7, 2012
How does Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke know the economy will need low interest rates through 2014? He doesn’t, but we listen anyway.
The downside of low interest rates
Mitchell Hartman Jan 26, 2012
Retirees see less return on savings; some businesses invest in tech, not workers.
Watching the Fed
Heidi N. Moore Jan 24, 2012
Tomorrow the Federal Reserve Bank will let all 17 members of its committee publicly reveal they think will happen to interest rates in the coming months and years. Will this be good news for nervous markets?
Existing home sales up for 2011
Joel Patterson Jan 20, 2012
Slightly stronger pre-loved home sales made 2011 a better year for realtors, but a “shadow inventory” still lurks.
Americans choose renting
Joel Patterson Jan 5, 2012
Despite record-low mortgage rates, Americans are yet to wade back into home-ownership.
Federal Reserve to give quarterly interest rate reports
Kai Ryssdal Jan 3, 2012
That's instead of the usual 'for the foreseeable future' thing they usually do. The Fed is striving to be more open in its communication.
What low inflation means for the economy
Chris Farrell Dec 30, 2011
Low interest rates and low inflation will help play into policy decisions, such as the future of the Federal Reserve.
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