Fed leaves interest rates alone -- for now
But even if we see a rate hike before year-end, analysts and homebuyers aren’t sweating any potential impact on housing
by Amy Tankersley Sep 17
Fed is closer to a rate hike than many assume
Yellen whispers 'Bang' but doesn't shoot
by Lou Barnes Aug 22
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
Interest rates will stay rock bottom as long as the economy keeps puttering along
This Fed is keeping an eye on events, not following a predetermined timeline
by Lou Barnes Apr 18
There is no party for the Fed to take the punch bowl away from
When the Fed tightens, mortgage rates will climb
by Lou Barnes Apr 11
Janet Yellen is on the right track, and the Fed's basic science is sound
When economy is in transition, take it slow unless transparently behind the curve
by Lou Barnes Mar 21
We're living in a wage-suppressed world, and disinflation is here
Any near-term economic surprise is likely to come from overseas
by Lou Barnes Feb 14
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
The Yellen era: Yoda as Fed chair
Deeply wise, Obama's choice to succeed Bernanke does not make good television
by Lou Barnes Nov 15
Solution to debt ceiling crisis has been staring us in the face since 2010
Commentary: If Obama embraced Bowles-Simpson, we'd put him on Mount Rushmore
by Lou Barnes Oct 11
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
Commentary: Projections that economy is turning around are still just that
by Lou Barnes Feb 15