Tag Archives: the economy

The View From Here

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Lance

I wonder if the juxtaposition of that headline and that photo was intentional? Anyway, over at Risk and Return I follow up Dale, McQ and my discussion of the markets and the economy during the last couple of podcasts with … Continue reading →

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Consumer Spending is Ugly

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Lance

While spending increased in March by 1.8% over a year ago, adjusted for inflation it was way down. The only reason sales were positive was gasoline, though food sales were positive. Even there, that is mostly due to inflation and … Continue reading →

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The Nationalization of the Housing Market

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Lance

Regular readers know that I have been harping on the likely collapse in housing since this blog began. At this point I am hardly an outlier in being concerned, which means now the politicians and experts are ready to ride … Continue reading →

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Martin Feldstein on the Economy, Credit Markets and Economic Risk

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Lance

Departing director of the National Bureau of Economic Research, Martin Feldstein, on the economy, credit markets and a lot more in his latest opinion piece and discussion on the Charlie Rose show.

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