Topic: Michael Darda

Economic recovery falters. Does it signal recession or just a 'pause'?

There's sharp debate among forecasters as they examine the durability of the economic recovery and discuss what will happen next.

Bond funds: Why they're risky -- and why they're safe

Bond funds have been a popular investor choice in recent weeks, but some investment gurus warn of a bond-fund bubble that will burst. Here's the case for and against bond funds.

As Consumer Price Index falls for third month, deflation risk emerges

The Consumer Price Index declined 0.1 percent last month, following a 0.2 percent fall in May and a 0.1 percent drop in April. This suggests that the Fed hasn't completely removed deflation risks.

Greek debt crisis sparks sharp fall in US, Europe markets

Fears that the Greek debt crisis will spread roiled global stock markets Tuesday. Major US and European indexes fell more than 2 percent.

Slipping Dow rebounds to close above 10000 on unemployment report

After spending much of Friday below 10000, the market recovered lost ground amid positive news about unemployment. But the government-debt crisis in Greece is prompting investors to worry, again, about the health of the financial system.

Ten predictions for the 2010 economy

Will consumer spending move up and jobs grow apace in 2010? The answer depends on the economist you ask. A round up of the top predictions for the economy next year.

Bernanke says recession is technically over

But the Federal Reserve head, Ben Bernanke, also warns that the economy will still feel weak, in terms of jobs and wages, for some time.

Though mixed, some signs of mid-year economic hope

Home prices down – but not as much as the month before

The slowing pace of decline suggests that the US housing market is moving toward stabilization.

As interest rates rise, housing market groans

Higher rates led to a 16 percent drop in mortgage refinancing last week.

Record tumble for home prices

Values fell 19 percent in the past year, new data shows. But the lower prices are also luring buyers back.

Treasury keeps car loans flowing with $6 billion rescue of GMAC

GMAC's president says the federal money will have an immediate impact on the credit it can offer General Motors customers.

For Obama, the economy can't wait

His top priorities are stimulus proposals, the 'G-20' summit, and picking a Treasury chief.

Mortgage giants falter

Trouble at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could have broad impact.

Economy growing ... but just barely

GDP rose at a 0.6 percent pace in the first quarter, the US government reports.

Banking woes seem to ease. Is it a sign?

Evidence of stability includes easing US bond prices and bank moves to raise capital.