Stories Tagged as
Interest rates
What the Federal Reserve has left in its arsenal
Mar 12, 2012
What more can the Federal Reserve do to help boost the American economy?
The future of low-cost borrowing
by
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
by
Heidi 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
Jan 26, 2012
Retirees see less return on savings; some businesses invest in tech, not workers.
Watching the Fed
by
Heidi 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
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
Jan 5, 2012
Despite record-low mortgage rates, Americans are yet to wade back into home-ownership.
For public good, not for profit.
Federal Reserve to give quarterly interest rate reports
by
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
Dec 30, 2011
Low interest rates and low inflation will help play into policy decisions, such as the future of the Federal Reserve.
Federal borrowing virtually free now
Dec 23, 2011
Some economists advocate borrowing the money to pay for extending tax cuts and unemployment benefits.