“That could lead the Fed to soften their statement tomorrow.”
Brian Garvey
“We believe the high pace of construction activity and softening demand will lead to increasing inventory levels through 2006 and less price appreciation.”
Daniel Oppenheim
“There's already been a considerable softening in housing demand which preceded the recent rise in mortgage rates. Which leads me to believe that the weakness at a minimum will continue, and may likely accelerate.”
Richard DeKaser
“The Fed doesn't have to jack up rates really quickly since other economic indicators are softening. Capital expenditures are modest and employment figures are anemic, so the biggest danger the Fed faces is smothering the recovery.”
Barry Ritholtz
“It opens the lungs, washes the countenance, exercises the eyes, and softens down the temper; so cry away.”
Charles Dickens
“Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.”
Washington Irving
“The true way to soften one's troubles is to solace those of others.”
Madame de Maintenon