It may very difficult for them to tighten |
It means that they're going to be under a lot of financial pressure in the years ahead. And that's going to put pressure on the entire economy and on the political process. |
It undermines growth at the same time that it fans inflation. |
It will cost you some money [in fees]. But in 2007, when the market is at its worst and your mortgage is resetting and you're looking for a lender to refinance you out, you just may not find one. |
It would take time for that to occur and during this period of adjustment -- some things might not get done -- maybe some crops won't be picked or some hotel rooms won't get cleaned. |
It would undermine the housing market, and could quickly result in credit problems that would affect the entire (American) financial system. |
It would undermine the housing market, and could quickly result in credit problems that would affect the entire [US] financial system. |
It's almost certain that the Fed will be more upbeat about the economy. |
It's always a bit difficult to read the economic data in the winter, just because activity is thinner, and the vagaries of weather are more pronounced. So it's not unusual to see, although this is an extraordinary amount of volatility. |
It's an appropriate change to the tax code. |
It's at the top end of what's desirable for the Fed policy-makers and investors. Inflation is low, but it is rising. |
It's better than it was but it's not as good as anywhere else. There are growing pockets of strength. Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis -- these are economies that had been severely depressed a few years ago and are now making their way back. |
It's fair to say there will still be deals right through the summer. |
It's less likely that the Fed will pause in its tightening. A neutral rate is certainly at least 4 percent and probably a little higher. That's where we're headed. |
It's measurable but very manageable. But the strike has to come to an end, or the costs will mount. |