Think the Fed is standing pat? Think again
The black art of reading Fed minutes
by Lou Barnes Nov 21
Why the ancient strategy of printing money is failing now
Higher import prices raise domestic costs, but not incomes
by Lou Barnes Nov 14
The rest of the world's desperate attempts at recovery could bite US in the rear
Strong dollar could crush US exports, wages and borrowers
by Lou Barnes Nov 7
Today's economy is a three-ring circus, and then some
If Fed tightens, long-term rates might actually fall
by Lou Barnes Oct 31
Stock plunge a threat to housing
Any weakening of consumer confidence may curb demand for homes
by Inman Oct 15
Falling stocks mean cheaper mortgages. But what's the big picture for housing?
You tell us: Will stock market volatity affect housing markets?
by Inman Oct 15
Gathering storm overseas taking mortgage rates down
If Europe does not save itself, Fed will be fighting deflation again
by Lou Barnes Oct 10
The real reason home sales have softened
Blame stagnant wages, not dead cat bounce in home prices
by Lou Barnes Oct 3
Our recovery won't amount to much until wages and housing find better footing
Overseas weakness won't derail US economy, should help keep inflation in check
by Lou Barnes Sep 5
As Fed tapers, its European counterpart may just be getting started
Expect dramatic action by the European Central Bank next week
by Lou Barnes Aug 29
Fed is closer to a rate hike than many assume
Yellen whispers 'Bang' but doesn't shoot
by Lou Barnes Aug 22
Worrisome economic indicators everywhere you look
Japan, Europe and the US all showing signs of deterioration
by Lou Barnes Aug 15
'Flight to quality' amid global unrest not helping mortgage rates
When the world is scared it wants sovereign debt, not mortgage-backed securities
by Lou Barnes Aug 8
Why fear of Fed action isn't sending mortgage rates skyward
Rates are vulnerable to the Fed, but held down by Europe's troubles
by Lou Barnes Aug 1
Realtor.com's new economist won't tell you 'It's a great time to buy or sell a home'
Jonathan Smoke eager to work with NAR, but is 'not your typical economist'
by Matt Carter Jul 29