If the Fed is to achieve its objective of slowing the economy, they must consider the risk that their inaction on rates could spur growth before the economy has had a chance to truly slow,

What he did was defend his actions rather than quell the fears of systemic risk. I'm really surprised that he'd do more to stem fears of hedge-fund community fallout.

It's time to trade out of investments whose success depends on a strong economy... for both stocks and corporate bonds.

The risk to this company is not just the price of oil. It is the action or inaction of the government on various issues including subsidies.

The question is -- and this is why the market hasn't reacted too negatively to the durable goods report -- is whether businesses ... will continue to spend given the risks to consumer spending posed by high energy prices.

The Fed certainly recognizes the importance that the markets are placing on the housing market and could well use it as a means of sending strong signals.