Liz Rappaport

Fed Chief Endorses Stimulus

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:27 GMT

In Capitol Hill testimony, Ben Bernanke says a stimulus package would not be 'window dressing.'

Beige Book Depicts Sluggish Economy

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:23 GMT

While falling short of forecasting a recession, the Fed's inter-meeting report notes slow growth.

Watch for a Different Kind of Merger in 2008

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:57 GMT

As tight credit is drying up deals requiring leverage, corporate buyers may be able to find bargains.

If Cramer's Wrong About Recession, Explain Citi

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport and Farnoosh Torabi) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:49 GMT

TheStreet.com's Liz Rappaport agrees with Jim Cramer about a recession, citing Citigroup's abysmal quarter.

Clarity Coming to Wall Street

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:30 GMT

As recession talk gains steam, the kickoff of earnings and a retail sales report should provide new clues.

Bernanke's Gloom Points to More Easing

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport and Brittany Umar) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:21 GMT

After Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated the Fed will take further action, Brittany Umar and Liz Rappaport discuss the market's subsequent rally, the likelihood of future cuts and whether Doug Kass was right in predicting emergency rate cuts before the next meeting.

Don't Bet on Kass' Wild Fed Rumor

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport and Farnoosh Torabi) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:53 GMT

Farnoosh Torabi and Liz Rappaport discuss the likelihood the Fed will "ease momentarily," according to Real Money's Doug Kass.

Recession Naysayers Hold Out

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:20 GMT

'Recession, what recession?', a determined group of observers exclaim.

Here Come the Earnings

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:47 GMT

Expected poor earnings on top of recent dismal economic news could stoke recession fears.

Rate Cuts Definite, Recession Likely

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport and Gregg Greenberg) — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:44 GMT

TheStreet.com economics reporter Liz Rappaport breaks down the disappointing jobs number.

Jobs Report Fuels Recession Talk

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:25 GMT

Fears about the economy are rising ahead of the non-farm payrolls report expected Friday.

Fed Minutes Point to Economy, Inflation Fears

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:47 GMT

The look into the central bank's Dec. 11 thinking helped weigh on the market Wednesday.

Coming Week: Ratings Scrooges

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:29 GMT

Downgrades and warnings to bond insurers and the assets they guarantee have the market on edge.

Real Story Wrap: December 21, 2007

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport and Gregg Greenberg) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:51 GMT

Stocks surged Friday as a host of cheery news, from strong economic data to another blowout tech profit report, put traders in a buying mood ahead of the Christmas holiday week.

Stocks Display Christmas Cheer

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:34 GMT

The markets were uplifted Friday by Research In Motion's strong earnings report, as tech led the day. Even most financials got a reprieve.

Fitch Hits Ambac With Rating Warning

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:23 GMT

The bond insurer is the latest to be warned it must raise capital or face a critical downgrade.

MBIA Collapse Could Snowball Across Street

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:29 GMT

TheStreet.com credit reporter Elizabeth Rappaport breaks down bond insurer MBIA's collapse and it's effect on Wall Streets big banks.

Risky Paper Hammers MBIA

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:37 GMT

The bond insurer is in a freefall after it detailed its exposure to risky structured products.

Stocks Stay on Storm Watch

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:56 GMT

Earnings reports from big brokers and key inflation data set the stage for more volatility this week.

Mortgage Lenders Face Long Rehab

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:04 GMT

Until a shaky credit market improves, lenders are limited in the types of loans they can offer.

Fed Befuddles Market

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:58 GMT

Is this what the central bank means by transparency?

Fed's Cash Pill Won't Suffice

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport and Farnoosh Torabi) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:24 GMT

TheStreet.com's Liz Rappaport says it's hard to tell whether the cash infusion by the Federal Reserve and four other central banks will be enough to heal the credit market.

Traders Scoff at Cut

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:02 GMT

Quarter-point cuts to two key rates were not enough, Street observers say.

Bernanke Blew It

twocents@thestreet.com (Aaron L. Task and Liz Rappaport) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:53 GMT

The Fed's 25-basis point cut in the fed funds and discount rates was a step too small given the state of credit markets.

WaMu Preferred Offering 'Priced to Sell'

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:42 GMT

The $2.5 billion convertible deal is expected to price tonight.

Fed Eyes Another Easing

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:01 GMT

A rate cut is expected Tuesday, and recent economic data suggest 25 basis points is most likely.

Job Growth Won't Stop Cut

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:50 GMT

The market perked up on a sunny employment report, but slow growth should still spur the Fed to action.

Waiting on a Cut

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:58 GMT

Fed policymakers could get their final impetus to cut interest rates if Friday's jobs report is weak.

Moody's Downgrades SIVs

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:05 GMT

The net asset value of all the troubled debt funds has fallen as much as 15%, the agency says.

Middle Easterners Ready to Pounce on U.S. Media

twocents@thestreet.com (Liz Rappaport) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:03 GMT

With petrodollars to burn, Middle Eastern investors look at the troubled U.S. sector.