interest rate

Bernanke Says Rate `Well Positioned,' Watching Dollar

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled he's done cutting interest rates for now and raised his biggest concerns yet about the inflationary effects of the dollar's 16% drop in the past year against the euro.

Vested Interest: 
The dollar

Why Bernanke Needs to Raise Rates Now

About Bernanke's testimony today, from the Wall Street Journal - Notably, Mr. Bernanke omitted a pledge he has repeatedly made in recent months to act in a "timely manner as needed" to support growth from Wednesday's prepared testimony. That could signal that he doesn't see much more room to lower interest rates.

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No vested interest

The Economy, the dollar, and you

 

Reflecting on the effects of Fed cuts, the falling dollar, and looming recession. A look at what to invest in 2008.

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I have a position in GLD

Annaly Capital Management Poised to Capitalize on Fed Cuts and Subprime Woes

 

Annaly Capital is poised to capitalize on Fed cuts and subprime woes. See what stock option I'm buying tomorrow.

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None yet, but I will be purchasing stock options tomorrow.
Stock Symbol: NLY ANNALY CAPITAL MA Stock Price: $15.60 Todays Change: +0.10 (+0.65%)