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trade," a decision that could have wide-ranging economic impact from the u-s to the far east and beyond. the big crunch FEDERAL RESERVE stops hiking interest rates in the u-s, closing the gap in rates between the countries. markets could tighten appreciably as investors move their money around to avoid japanese rates climb. the bank of japan

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by nothing? but the good faith of the american people? what better poster child than wal-mart to distribute worthless FEDERAL RESERVE notes. it's unbelievable what i'm seeing just the printing presses are rung non-stop. i hope wal-mart does become a major bank. we really deserve it. you know, sir, i got to tell you we basically outsource everything,

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the prime rate today is 7.75%. it's anticipated the FEDERAL RESERVE will raise rates at least one more time, maybe two. as we talk to our customers, it's something that they're really paying attention to. while the economy is strong and job growth is great, while you look at a lower availability of workers, it causes you to pause from time to time.

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roberts is here now with an explanation.
>> indeed, rhonda. jim, jim bianco, president of bianco research says the FEDERAL RESERVE is following stocks not the other way around. he explains that as stocks rally the weather effects help the economy grow. as the stocks sell off, the reverse wealth effect depresses the economy. that's yes says as

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manager at pimco who oversees the t.i.p.s. and commodities and he'll tell us what he sees, stay with us.
>> dallas FEDERAL RESERVE bank president richard fisher commenting on the economy today and goldman sachs rethinks its forecast for interest rates in europe. bob bowden has those headlines. what do we have from the dallas fed?
>> indeed, just