'I get the impression everyone thinks another financial crisis is around the corner'
The next recession is going to be mild, an economist predicts.
- Published in Economy and Finance
‘History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes'
Investors wary of consumer debt and a tech bubble
- Published in Economy and Finance
'I didn't see a lot of the bad stuff until the end'
Competition among small banks is leading to some looser underwriting standards.
- Published in Economy and Finance
The legacy of the financial crisis
It has been 10 years since the collpase of Lehman Brothers. Four experts weigh in on lessons learned from the financial meltdown.
- Published in Economy and Finance
Stock buybacks on the rise
With more cash in the bank, companies are upping stock purchases while investing in new equipment and wages.
- Published in Economy and Finance
"There is no investment strategy to solve the unfunded liability," CIO says
The chief investment officer of the Oregon State Treasury talks about the complexity of investing post-financial crisis, why solving the $22 billion unfunded liability is not his concern and the poor quality of financial news reporting.
- Published in Economy and Finance
Behind the scenes: Creating the Power Book
If you haven’t noticed already, the January issue of Oregon Business is a bit of a different animal to the rest of our monthly magazines.
- Published in Must Reads
Diagnosing post-election market fever
The post-election Trump rally reflects “animal spirits," in which instinct and emotion drive feelings about the economy.
- Published in Must Reads