Latest articles by Richard DeKaser
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The Fed's Options to Jump-Start the Economy
Economic Forecasts Odds are the second half of this year will bring brisker economic gains. But if recent sluggishness persists, with interest rates already at rock bottom, what else can the Fed do?
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Deflation Ahead? No Worries
Economic Forecasts Oil and gasoline prices are often the villain in inflation scenarios. This time, they’re making it look as if the deflation ogre is out of the cave.
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China's Currency Move Eases Tension
Economic Forecasts But doing more to raise the yuan's value and rebalance trade could create thousands of American jobs.
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Deflation? We Could Take a Sip
Economic Forecasts CPI drops have some alarmed. But falling prices are like booze: Fine in moderation, just not to be overdone.
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Where the Economy Is Headed
Economic Forecasts Stronger business spending and rising employment will help this recovery shake off worries about Europe.
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Three Reasons for Optimism on Housing
Economic Forecasts Don’t get buffeted by changing winds. The housing recovery is real.
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Americans' Savings Down, Spending Up
Economic Forecasts They said you'd changed, embraced a "New Frugality." But it turns out you're back at the mall.
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A Stronger Euro Zone Ahead
Economic Forecasts Both economically and morally, bailouts are bad news. But they have their place.
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Fissures at the Fed
Economic Forecasts Policymakers are at odds over inflation. It's calm now, but how long can that last?
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Stocks: Why Investors Can Still Expect 8% Long Term
investing You shun stocks at your peril. Attractive returns are in the cards.
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Lessons from the Housing Bubble
Economic Forecasts Easy money from the Fed was part — but not all — of the story.
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The End of the Credit Crunch
business Access to business loans is about to get easier.
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Why Health Care Reform Is No Cure-all
spending Its fiscal impact will be slight. But it improves the prognosis for modest efficiency gains in health care delivery.
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