Jobs report points towards improving market conditions
Employment among construction workers and young adults increased
by Teke Wiggin Dec 6
The Fed's tippy-toe taper plans could not be more clear
Prospects for faster growth are apparent only in Fed models
by Lou Barnes Nov 22
Economy still sluggish, but tapering is justified
Commentary: Fears of new bubbles -- especially in stock markets -- are legitimate
by Lou Barnes Sep 13
More reminders that economy is not Obama's strength
Commentary: It's too soon for president to join public debate over Bernanke's successor
by Lou Barnes Aug 2
Time to reload for the next crisis
Commentary: Deficit must be tamed to restore safety margin for borrowing
by Lou Barnes Mar 15
No heat, let alone fire, in jobs report
Commentary: Not even the markets believe employment picture has improved
by Lou Barnes Mar 8
Commentary: Projections that economy is turning around are still just that
by Lou Barnes Feb 15
Commentary: Yes, real estate is better, but mortgage credit is still shrinking
by Lou Barnes Nov 30
Cultural differences in real estate
by Bernice Ross Nov 15
Commentary: Expect new leadership at Fed and Treasury regardless of who wins
by Lou Barnes Nov 2
Commentary: Romney might tame House, but Obama could have best shot at entitlement reform
by Lou Barnes Oct 5
Overbuilt market endures slowing employment growth, pervasive negative equity problem
by Steve Bergsman Aug 24
Latest numbers suggest US job market stabilizing
by Inman Aug 9
Commentary: Demand for labor has improved, but remains very, very thin
by Lou Barnes May 4
Commentary: An 'odd freeze' descends on housing market
by Lou Barnes Jan 6