Small Businesses Likelier to Receive Financing, Says Q1 Survey
The number of small firms that received all or most of the credit they requested grew 20 percentage points from...
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When the Middleman and ISP are Aligned
We have received numerous questions and comments on the congestion information that I shared on Internet interconnection in the U.S....
Atlanta Fed Chief: Monetary Policy Normalizing, Job Growth Encouraging
In a recent speech, Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart said a â??gradual normalization of monetary policyâ?? has begun. While predicting...
Jazz Fest: Another Capital Boost in New Orleans
New Orleans is renowned for its musical heritage, and its annual Jazz Fest is one of its premier events. Besides...
Where Do Young Firms Get Financing?
Young firms are likelier than older firms to contribute to job growth, but less likely to get financing. So where...
Choking on the Cost of Risk Management
Are the new risk management requirements created as a result of Operation Choke Point too costly? Portals and Rails describes...
Home Sales, Prices Rise
Home prices increased slightly in April compared to a year ago, according to the Atlanta Fed's Construction and Real Estate...
Was the Third Amendment to the GSE Bailouts Fair?
The Treasury amended the terms of its GSE bailouts in August 2012 in a way that effectively terminated private shareholders'...
Which Flavor of QE?
Economic observers sometimes view the Fed's program of quantitative easing as a singular policy, but a closer inspection reveals QE's...
Are Single-Family Rental Securitizations Here to Stay?
Last fall, Blackstone LP introduced bonds backed by single-family rental homes. This Real Estate Research post explains the new securitization...
