Topic: Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility

The financial world is twisted

The problems get bigger, with no solutions in sight

Spend it like you stole it

Politicians, central planners, and householders should keep in mind: nothing stimulates the economy better than a bank robbery

Federal Reserve turns profit for taxpayers

Federal Reserve will give Treasury $78 billion of its fiscal 2010 profits, up from $47 billion the year before.

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.

The Fed-backed mortgage market

The US Federal Reserves' initiatives are currently propping the US mortgage market

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A major investment risk: Congress at work

When Congress is in session, stock prices tend to stall or fall. When Congress is out of session, they tend to soar.

AAA's bid to unfreeze car-buying market

Tightening standards and sluggish credit has made getting car loans difficult.

Real estate woes seep into malls, office towers

The Treasury readies $1 trillion to buoy faltering properties.

Fed launches plan to revive consumer lending

Bernanke and Geithner affirmed Tuesday the importance of getting credit flowing, even if it involves taxpayer money.

Bank CEOs defend their use of taxpayer money

They tried to reassure Congress and regain the trust of an angry public on Wednesday.

Geithner's new bank bailout: Private investors hold the key

The Obama administration hopes federal dollars will serve as the catalyst to generate $1.5 trillion in private-sector investments.

The Fed's big rate cut: what impact?

The lowest rates in more than two generations won't end the recession soon, but analysts see many benefits.

US unveils new $800 billion plan to loosen credit

The money will go to unfreeze mortgage and consumer lending.