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New TARP chief: Economy on mend, but vigilance needed

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:10 PM by Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new overseer of the U.S. government's $700 billion bank bailout fund said on Wednesday an intently awaited program to cleanse toxic assets from banks' balance sheets should soon be ready to roll out.
Households Hit Hard by Wealth Losses

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:09 PM by www.imf.org

The financial crisis has erased a considerable amount of household wealth in many advanced economies. The precipitous fall in asset prices—across equity, bond, and housing markets—has eroded the value of financial and housing assets and the net worth...
Appraisals

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:08 PM by Calculated Risk Blog

Much is being about the complaints of the NAR (Realtors) and the NAHB (Builders) concerning the . And the from the Appraisal Institute. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist: "[T]he increase in sales is less than expected because poor appraisals are...
"Timelines of Policy Responses to the Global Financial Crisis"

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:07 PM by feedproxy.google.com

For information junkies and those wanting one-stop shopping on who did what to whom during the crisis, the New York Fed has just put up a , with and versions, at its website, which it intends to update monthly. Below is a sample (click to enlarge). It...
Apple's network helps prevent a fall

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:06 PM by www.ft.com

It seems odd that companies can gain an advantage by working with others and by sharing knowledge. Yet being part of a network not only can help a company to gain from others' knowledge but also can reinforce its market position, as Apple's contest...
Mortgage Bombs, Quiet for Now, Await Next Boom: David Reilly

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:05 PM by www.topix.net

Herea s a way to help head off the next financial crisis: Make sure borrowers have some of their own money on the line.
More Signs of a Slow Recovery Fuel Worries of Market Pullback

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:04 PM by CNBC

The Fed's decision to keep interest rates low because of the weak economy caused a stock rally to fade and heightened concerns that Fed Chairman Bernanke's "green shoots" were turning brown.
Indirect Bidding Change: Hat Tips to SC and AT

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:03 PM by acrossthecurve.com

By Min Zeng Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–The recent sharp rise in demand for U.S. Treasury debt from buy-side investors, including foreign central banks , is partly the result from a recently implemented change in Treasury security auction...
$6 billion available to buy foreclosed homes

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 8:03 PM by www.topix.net

Real estate Web sites are constantly coming up with new ways for homebuyers to get information about the market.
Beige Book: June Economic Conditions

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 11:17 AM by www.federalreserve.gov

Current Economic Conditions June 2009
April FOMC Meeting Minutes

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 11:16 AM by federalreserve.gov

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee
April 29 FOMC Statement

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 11:15 AM by federalreserve.gov

Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in March indicates that the economy has continued to contract, though the pace of contraction appears to be somewhat slower.
New Home Sales Fall 0.6% To 342,000 Rate

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 10:26 AM by feeds.foxbusiness.com

New Home Sales Fall 0.6% To 342,000 Rate
Fears of big bank problems return

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 10:23 AM by money.cnn.com

Betting against the banks is back in fashion. A key market measure of the health of the biggest global financial institutions has deteriorated this month, after showing sharp improvement in April and May.
Fed to Hold Fire on Buying, Talk Down Rate Hikes

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 9:44 AM by www.foxbusiness.com

The Federal Reserve will emphasize that the U.S. economy remains fragile in a policy statement later on Wednesday, as it talks down expectations for a rate hike this year and holds fire on expanding asset purchases.
Cheatsheet: What to Look for From the Fed

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 9:25 AM by Wall Street Journal

When the Federal Open Market Committee concludes its meeting today, there will be three issues that markets will be focused on: rates, the wording of the statement and asset purchases. Even though no major changes are expected, subtle alterations can...
First Signs of a Two-Tiered Banking Structure Emerge

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 9:25 AM by Seeking Alpha

submits: The gap between banks with TARP funds on their books and those that have paid them back is getting wider by the week. CNN Money reports that the brain drain of investment bankers at Citigroup and Bank of America is on the two firms. (In all fairness...
Money-Center Banks to Re-Default on Their Loan Modifications

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 9:25 AM by Seeking Alpha

submits: I was reminded the other day of the stupidity of crowds. I realized I had joined one. I pulled my car over, opened the door, and got wildly sick on the side of the road. It really cleared my head and I felt great. I know now a new systemic default...
Currencies: Dollar consolidates as traders await Fed

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 9:25 AM by www.marketwatch.com

The dollar gains on its major counterparts but sticks to narrow ranges as investors await the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.
FHFA Releases Research Paper "A Brief Examination of Previous House Price Declines"

Published Wed, Jun 24 2009 9:25 AM by www.fhfa.gov

June 17, 2009: FHFA Releases Research Paper "A Brief Examination of Previous House Price Declines"

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