Risk
A Miasma of Uncertainty Grips Investors
Washington dysfunction, fear of the Fed and a host of other anxieties haunt the markets.
Tag: Larry Summers
This Decade Will Be a Downer for the Stock Market: Heard That One Before?
Historically, bad news and painful slumps like today’s inspire blah predictions. Funny thing how wrong they’ve been.
Risk
So When Will This Recession Arrive, Anyway?
A lot of the Wall Street commentariat doesn’t believe we’ll get the much-feared downturn.
Regulation
The Fed Isn’t Planning to Lift Rates High Enough, Says Summers
The central bank seems too timid to really dampen today’s high inflation, the former Treasury secretary warns.
Market Moves
Dalio’s and Summers’ Dim View on Inflation, Markets, the Economy
The hedge fund honcho and the Harvard economist deride benign forecasts, like the Fed’s.
Market Moves
GDP Growth Will Limp Along for the Next 10 Years, Says Moody’s Economist
In the most far-reaching pessimistic forecast yet, John Lonski blames productivity stagnation.
Regulation
Here’s How to Boost Tax Collection, Says Larry Summers
Increase IRS audits, which are shrinking. This would help narrow the budget deficit, ex-Treasury secretary contends.
Market Moves
Larry Summers Dumps on Jackson Hole Avoidance of Negative Interest Rates
Former Treasury secretary thinks less-than-zero rates do little good and much harm.
Larry Summers Puts 2020 Recession Risk at 50%
Former Treasury chief sees risk from slumping stock market, Fed tightening, and international tensions.