Peter Barnes Archive

Jobs Plan Comes Without Projections of Job Creation

Published September 09, 2011

Stung by critics of projections in its 2009 economic stimulus plan, the White House does not plan to release a forecast for job creation in President Obama's new $450 billion jobs plan.

White House Hints at More Economic Speeches, Proposals Ahead

Published September 02, 2011

Hoenig: Slow Growth, But No Recession

Published August 25, 2011

A top Fed official pushed back on fears of a double-dip recession, predicting "slow, steady growth" in the U.S. economy despite some recent weak indicators.

Fed's Fisher: Fiscal Policy Adds to Uncertainty

Published August 17, 2011

Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher said uncertainty will only be made worse if businesses come to "suspect...the central bank is laying the groundwork" for future inflation.

Obama, Boehner Considered $1T 'Gimmick' in Debt Deal

Published July 22, 2011

Until talks broke down, President Obama and House Speaker Boehner were considering including more than $1 trillion in previously-announced cuts.

Lockhart: Fed in 'Wait and See' Mode on Further Stimulus

Published July 18, 2011

A top Fed official said the central bank will 'wait and see' how the economy performs before loosening monetary policy.

Lawmakers Worry About U.S. Money Market Funds' Exposure to European Debt

Published June 23, 2011

Exclusive: The top House mutual fund overseer said he was "taken aback" by the level of European debt holdings by U.S. money market funds.

Congress Likely to Probe Money Market Funds Over Greek Exposure

Published June 20, 2011

Money market funds may come under scrutiny for exposure to Greek debt and other euro zone investments at a Congressional hearing this week. 

DC Report: Swipe Fee Cuts a Win for Small Business

Published June 13, 2011

After a vote in the Senate, the Federal Reserve will proceed with cutting debit card "swipe fees" by billions in a win for merchants—especially small retailers.

Rep. Paul to Fed: Tell Us Everything or Else

Published June 01, 2011

Exclusive: Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) demanded Tuesday that the Fed disclose full details of the secret emergency loans it made to banks during the financial crisis or face a congressional subpoena for the information.