How Credit Came to Rule – and Ruin – Our Economy
On this day 56 years ago, the U.S. economy began to undergo a momentous change. It was Oct. 1, 1958, and the company known best for its...
Drivers of Mortgage Choices by Risky Borrowers
Drivers of Mortgage Choices by Risky Borrowers Fred Furlong, David Lang, and Yelena Takhtamanova FRBSF Economic Letter 2014-01 January 6,...
Bank Closure Map
Nice mashup: click for map Source: Bank Closure Map Updated September 5th, 2008 http://www.feedba.cc/live/banks.html
Roubini on CNBC
Check out Nouriel on CNBC this morning — he is guest hosting, and makes so much sense it makes the rest of the guest list look...
Charlie Rose: Floyd Norris, Mohamed El-Erian, Gretchen...
Nice discussion via Charlie Rose: Floyd Norris, Mohamed El-Erian, Gretchen Morgenson, Nouriel Roubini discuss the world’s biggest...
Fannie & Freddie Weekend Wrap Up/Linkfest
So much for a relaxing weekend! We spilled plenty of pixels on Fannie (FNM) & Freddie (FRE)this weekend, as did lots of other folks....
Treasury Takeover of GSEs: 10 Key Points
I am still working my way through the details of the GSE takeover by Treasury, but here is my initial read of the details: • FHFA will...
Treasury Announcements on Fannie/Freddie
Here are the official statements on the Fannie & Freddie bailouts: Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Treasury and...
Ackman: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Restructuring
September 5, 2008 The Honorable Henry M. Paulson, Jr.Secretary United States Department of the Treasury1500 Pennsylvania Avenue,...