High interest rates promote banking profit spreads, offset by increased loan defaults. Many more people currently locked in to long term mortgages unlike the 2008 adjustable versions (we only have 2 million nationally). Buffet must agree with you as be bought CITI (C) which went up 12% when announced couple weeks ago, , since fell below his buy announcement. Only thing I am sure is that spirited debates will continue on severity of recession..all is good news for me as I held too much cash for over a decade in one percent short term bonds waiting for the "more".