Divided Decade
Ten years ago, the American economy broke. Today, the country is a much different place. We've fractured along many lines — economic, political and cultural. How did we get here? Why? How has the system changed and how has it changed us? What does it mean for our future?
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10 years later, Cleveland is still digging out of the foreclosure crisis
by
David Brancaccio
, Katie Long
and Adrian Ma
Jan 25, 2018
Some neighborhoods saw prices fall 85 percent.
Fannie Mae CEO reflects on housing 10 years after the financial crisis
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Jan 24, 2018
Timothy Mayopoulos joined Fannie Mae a few months after it was taken over by the government. Today, he's the CEO.
The Fed's surprise move 10 years ago set the tone for its crisis response
Jan 23, 2018
Ten years ago this week, the Fed unexpectedly slashed interest rates at an unscheduled meeting. It was the first of many "bold" actions by the Fed during the financial crisis.
Sinking markets, emergency meetings: A Fed governor recalls 2008
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Jan 22, 2018
For Randall Kroszner, 2008 was all about doing the exact opposite of what the Fed did in the 1930s.
Could the Federal Reserve have prevented the financial crisis?
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Jan 22, 2018
A look at what the Fed was doing — and wasn't — before the crisis hit the headlines and your bank account.