Analysis

CU Times speaks with former NCUA board members and all appear to agree that this move "will undermine the independence of the regulatory agencies."

Although new buyers still benefit from deducting mortgage interest, the overall incentives to buy are somewhat curtailed.

The downward revision indicates the economy had weaker momentum heading into 2019.

The disruption could introduce new risks into the system by compelling banks to loosen lending standards and take on greater risk.

Will the Fed have time to come up with a rebooted game plan before a slowdown strikes again?

The size of the tax savings is especially striking amid the heated debate in Washington over the national budget.