Category Archives: Economics

Jobs, Inflation, Cheap Money and Notes From The Trenches

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Tim Freund

As I wait for the all important Pending Homes sales number from the National Association of Realtors today, the Jobs report has just come out.  The job creation numbers today point to a modest and continuing recovery.  Inflation remains around … Continue reading →

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QE2 Sets Sail, But Many Are Left On The Dock

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Tim Freund

The Federal Reserve announced yesterday a $600 Billion infusion of capital into the economy.  The intention is to keep interest rates low to stimulate borrowing and spending.  However, the freer money supply doesn’t address the need for freer lending standards.  … Continue reading →

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A Week To Watch

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Tim Freund

There are two big things happening this week.  The election, which looks to bring us back to a divided government and the Fed’s Quantitative Easing II.  The election will have no immediate impact on housing,  but does potentially play into … Continue reading →

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Under Water Means Under Utilized

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Tim Freund

You have probably heard by now that the consumer has not been participating the way Wall Street or the government would like in the nation’s economic recovery.  Most average Americans remain belt tightened, worried about their jobs, fighting ever increasing … Continue reading →

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