Wall St. looking up but still searching for a solution to the financial crisis. Details on this and more top morning stories.
Audio|Thu, 9 Oct 2008|More from WBZ NewsRadio Headlines
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“…the three week ban did more harm than good. Bankrate says fixed mortgage rates fell in the last week down -- six point 2% for thirty year fixed. Merger talks were held between MetLife and Hartford …”
Jon Keller tries to put the current fiscal crisis in perspective.
Audio|Thu, 9 Oct 2008|More from WBZ's Keller At Large
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“…past 21 and I remember the 1970s. Years of gas shortages 18% mortgage rates and cost of living increases -- twice over before it ever got to your pocket. I remember the early ninety's and bank …”
In a speech delivered Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson repeated his warning that quick action is vital in countering the growing worldwide financial crisis.
Audio|Wed, 8 Oct 2008|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…money market funds. Actions to stabilize his -- season drive down mortgage rates. . And the Fed's new program to provide ninety do you liquidity to commercial paper issuers. It is a policy of the federal …”
(NECN: Ally Donnelly, Newton, Mass.) - If you are feeling stressed out about the economy, you are hardly alone. Doctors say worries about finance can be detrimental to your health. We are all feeling it in some way or another, whether it be ma...
Video|Tue, 30 Sep 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…all feeling it in some way or another falling housing values rising mortgage rates maxed out credit cards. But don't say it's not just a financial crisis it's driving more robust city ER and the therapist's …”
Sen. John Kerry said he thinks Congress will soon agree on a plan to rescue the nation's financial markets.
Video|Tue, 30 Sep 2008|More from bos
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“…are almost and I -- you just there to accompany -- fixed mortgage rates. . Out a little bit of war rose 13%. Not -- Predatory race that target date. It. Is you. I don't know what …”
Audio|Mon, 29 Sep 2008|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…credit market would have an impact on people's retirement plans. On their mortgage rates on their ability to access credit to buy a car. To send their child to school. I took those concerns very curiously. …”
Boston University Professor Zvi Bodie answers viewers' money questions.
Video|Fri, 26 Sep 2008|More from bos
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“…to know how the current situation on Wall Street will affect our mortgage rates in the upcoming week. …”
“…That's good questions so far. I haven't seen mortgage rates going up but but what's happening is mortgage money is not available at those rates eventually. And yet -- event Lee if …”
(NECN: Washington) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the worsening financial crisis could prove a major weight on U.S. business growth and pledges to "act as needed" to brace the struggling economy. The Fed chief faces a s...
Video|Wed, 24 Sep 2008|More from Boston.com
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“…We have seen benefits of this action in the form of lower mortgage rates which should help the housing market. The Federal Reserve the treasury attempted to identify private sector solutions for AIG and -- Brothers …”
“…new and existing homes hint at some stabilization of sales. And lower mortgage rates are likely to provide support for demanding coming months. Moreover although expectations that house prices will continue to fall have probably dissuaded …”
Watch Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson's opening statement to the Senate Banking Committee as he urges the panel to pass the $700 billion bailout plan.
Video|Tue, 23 Sep 2008|More from bos
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“…what we did was we came then we stabilize the market. A mortgage rates went down so that capital can flow through our system and I can just say. I for one and I know that …”
Bail out one, don't bail out another, bad baby formula in China, a hit man takes the stand in the Connolly trial, these stories and more, in the WBZ Afternoon News.
Audio|Wed, 17 Sep 2008|More from WBZ NewsRadio Headlines
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“…where you are what the market looked like where you are. Certainly mortgage rates that are are there. You know would seem to be a good -- It's a good opportunity right at dependence look at …”