Topic: Monetary Policy
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Hollande's victory: The world ponders a major shift
François Hollande's victory may represent change for not just France, but Europe as a whole.
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A hard landing for China? Six top economists weigh in.
China's economy grew 8.9 percent last quarter, the slowest pace in 2.5 years, and on Monday Premier Wen Jiabao cut the nation's growth target for 2012 to 7.5 percent, an eight-year low. Worries of a Chinese hard landing, defined as a sharp and sudden deceleration in growth, have gained momentum. However, China has been proactive in its efforts to prevent a hard landing. It has fine-tuned its policies to curb inflation, boost domestic consumption, and prevent a housing bubble. The Chinese government intervened heavily from 1989 to 1991 to cool its economy, causing real growth in gross domestic product to plunge to 4.1 percent in 1989, from 11.3 percent the previous year. It stepped in again in 1993. And some argue that this time around it's no different, and that the government knows exactly what it is doing. So we asked six top China analysts whether they saw a hard or soft landing scenario and what we should keep an eye on.
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What can be done to create jobs? Six leading ideas.
The job market has shown some very welcome signs of improvement lately, but it still has a long way to go before approaching something Americans would call normal. Here’s a look at some of the proposed solutions out there.
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'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it
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Stocks plunge: four factors behind investor pessimism
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Economic collapse: Don't blame the free market
A more realistic view is that a housing boom and bust happened to strike a fragile financial system whose fragility was worsened by ill-conceived government interventions.
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The econ gangs of New York
The post-recession pre-recovery era has created a rash of factions embroiled in a battle of words over how to fix the economy.
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Consumer price index 'inflation report' shows deflation. No Fed rate hike until 2012?
The consumer price index normally tracking inflation now shows deflation. To some forecasters, this signals recession, meaning that central banks will be keeping interest rates low.
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Is deflation in the US possible?
Considering the fall in the growth momentum of money supply between 2008 and 2009, US economic activity could come under pressure in a few months time, prompting the Fed to begin strong monetary pumping.
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Bernanke sees 'subdued' inflation but persistent unemployment
The Fed's Ben Bernanke said Wednesday the US economy will grow this year but not fast enough to make big inroads in the unemployment rate. He signaled that interest rates are likely to remain low.
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The Fed blurred the line between monetary and fiscal policy. Who'll clarify it?
By taking bold actions during the financial crisis, the Fed ventured into fiscal policy. Now, Congress is pushing back.
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Is it a bull market? Bet on a bear market instead.
The Dow's advance offers hope of a bull market, but the US is stuck in a bear market that began in 2000.
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Will Europe's austerity programs lead to inflation?
Because the euro will probably depreciate as a result of fiscal austerity, the effect on inflation in countries tightening fiscal policy will be uncertain.
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Inflation on the rise in the UK
£200 billion electronically "printed" by the Bank of England is going into the real economy.
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Can China avoid a real estate bubble burst?
Chinese bankers hope to prevent disaster by curbing real estate development, but will their attempt at a "Soft Landing" work?
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Financial reform bill takes shape as decision looms on 'Fed audit'
Senate lines up behind some financial reform provisions that get tough on Wall Street, but not all. Rep. Ron Paul alleges that one senator 'sold out' by watering down a provision to audit the Federal Reserve.
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Currency manipulator accusations against China unbalanced
US accusations that China is a currency manipulator do not fairly take into account the export sector and unemployment consequences to China if they unpegged the yuan.
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If the economy is recovering, why is gold still rallying?
Gold is what investors buy when they suspect that financial policymakers are making mistakes. If we're on the road to recovery, why do they continue to buy gold?
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Keynesian monetary policy needs bubbles to 'work'
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In Britain: uncertain election, shaky pound
Britain's big debt and the possibility of a hung Parliament after upcoming elections have hammered the pound in recent months.
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The Fed: plenty of room for a mistake
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How long will China support the US dollar?
China is continuing to buy US bonds, but it doesn't really a choice – for now, at least.
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Global Debt: A country-by-country look at spending for growth vs. deficit cutting
A look at the wave of debt crises spreading around the globe.
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Fiscal policy is 'out of control.' So what?
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Does the Federal Reserve need an audit?
Concern about the Fed's transparency ebbs and flows. Today, over 300 members of Congress think the time has come to audit the Federal Reserve.
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Ben Bernanke and Fed in crosshairs of left and right
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke seeks confirmation to a second term, but Capitol Hill foes Bernie Sanders and Ron Paul say the Fed and its leader mismanaged the economy.
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Opinion: Did Bernanke save us from another Great Depression?
Not exactly.
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Bernanke foresees 'difficult challenges' sustaining recovery
Remove Fed supports too soon, and the recovery may falter. Go too slow, and inflation or another 'bubble' could prove ruinous.
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Opinion: End the Fed? A not-so-crazy idea.
Congressman Ron Paul's bill may never pass, but history suggests the US economy would be better off without the Federal Reserve.
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Bernanke looking ahead to bailout 'exit strategy' as fears lessen
The Fed chief said he sees the economy beginning to revive by year-end.
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