All Posts Tagged With: "housing"

Inside Wall Street: The Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Bailout is Necessary - But Don’t Expect a Happy Ending

It’s the end of the “American Dream.” It’s the story of how the inevitable bailout of insolvent housing giants Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) - with the Federal Housing Administration soon to follow - will ultimately lead to such sorrowful…

15Jul2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

Pity The Poor People Who Took The Bait!

The New York Times says, “Rural US Takes the Worst Hit.” They refer to people who need to drive long distances to work…or shop…or go to the movies.

Here in Europe, people tend to stay close to home. Partly because it is…

11Jun2008 | Daily Reckoning | 0 comments | Continued

The U.S. Economy’s Uncertainty Brings Opportunity for Investors in the Months to Come

With a wheezing economy that’s struggling with housing and credit problems - as well as a weak dollar - it’s clear the United States won’t be in the investment spotlight this year.

But don’t despair. Because a trend that has long…

7Jun2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

Financial Indicator - Countrywide Financial

Follow This Indicator To Gauge Financial Sector Health - And Grab Profits

Smart Profits Report
by Karim Rahemtulla, Investment Director

It’s one of the most important companies in America today…

But like any company, it’s got its share of pros and cons. For example…

Pro:…

4Jun2008 | Smart Profits Report | 0 comments | Continued

Cashing in on Commodities: Lumber & Paper Mills Struggle as Timber Stands Tall

There’s a classic squeeze going on in the timber markets right now.

As you might expect, the U.S housing slump is reducing demand for finished lumber. Meanwhile, timber, pulpwood, and paper prices are rising worldwide - but curiously, profit margins…

26May2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued

With Much Blood-Letting to Come, the U.S. Housing Finance System Needs Replacing

In much of the discussion about the collapse of the U.S. housing market, commentators have assumed that the massive run-up in property prices that preceded the subprime-mortgage meltdown were simply the result of a speculative frenzy that became a full-fledged…

2May2008 | Money Morning | 0 comments | Continued