Central banks scramble to ward off fears of a recession
Opinion
The European Central Bank's move to stimulate the European economy set President Trump into a tizzy. Here's why his tweets don't make any sense
by Lou Barnes Sep 13
Why Brexit and tariffs are a distraction from an unpredictable future
Opinion
Markets preoccupied with tariffs and are trading on Brexit, and they really shouldn’t bother
by Lou Barnes Sep 6
Could mortgage rates finally be rising? Here's what you need to know
International turmoil is going to affect us sooner or later
by Lou Barnes Sep 12
US mortgages are the Gazinta!
Investors can sell, but will they buy mortgage-backed securities?
by Lou Barnes Jan 23
US economy no longer fragile and accident-prone
Overseas cash running scared into US bonds and mortgages
by Lou Barnes Dec 12
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
Gathering storm overseas taking mortgage rates down
If Europe does not save itself, Fed will be fighting deflation again
by Lou Barnes Oct 10
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
Lack of Fed consensus on future intentions a little unsettling
Minutes show chaotic disagreement on how to tighten
by Lou Barnes Jul 11
With US economy on the mend, trouble elsewhere helping keep a lid on interest rates
Long-term interest rates staying in new range after surprise drop
by Lou Barnes Jun 6
Eurozone rate cut could boost mortgage lending and give overseas investors more buying power
Weaker euro would benefit buyers paying in dollars, yen and renminbi
by OPP Connect Jun 6
Falling interest rates reflect need for jobs, income growth
Bond investors are not idiots, so stick with the simplest answer
by Lou Barnes May 30
If US economic growth doesn't pick up, interest rates are poised to come down
Flattening of housing sector just one drag on the recovery
by Lou Barnes May 9
Glimmers of hope in wages and lending, but jobs are holding back housing
Unemployment, down payment requirements keeping pent-up homebuyer demand in check
by Lou Barnes Mar 7
The Fed will keep tapering, but stage is set for Europe to ease
If European Central Bank embarks on QE, expect US interest rates and stocks to skyrocket
by Lou Barnes Feb 7