BusinessWeek Chief Economist Mike Mandel channels CEO Jeff Immelt of GE, who gave a "must read" speech on what the U.S. must do to revive manufacturing and the economy.
For now, caution is hitting the economy hard as businesses cut costs and strengthen balance sheets. But when the recovery takes hold, companies will be in top condition to gear up quickly.
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Higher long-term rates, including mortgage rates, could threaten the recovery. But with investors nervous about future inflation, pumping out more funds to nudge rates lower could backfire