This site follows key monetary policy moves and economic events. I focus on news articles, announcements, and other articles that focus on the recent financial crisis. Also included are references for policy actions, key interest rates and economic indicators.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Derivatives for the rest of us
Robert Shiller would add liquidity to the housing market by creating derivatives for homeowners to hedge against home price changes
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Fed and Treasury launch $1,000bn Talf plan
The FT reports that no longer placing limits on executive compensation has generated more interest in the term aset backed securities loan facility (Talf)