Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen: the teenage years

Even as a teen, friends of future Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen new she was destined for big things, Business Insider reports.

By Staff |October 10, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Canada constrained until Yellen moves

The BoC's hands are tied until the new U.S. Federal Reserve chair tightens monetary policy.

By Jessica Bruno |October 9, 2013

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Economic Indicators

9 things to know about Yellen

Current Federal Reserve vice-chair Janet Yellen is expected to be named head of the Fed today after the Senate approves her nomination.

By Staff |October 9, 2013

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Industry

News outlets rapped over Fed taper data release

The Federal Reserve is talking to news outlets because it seems like some are releasing embargoed information early, CNBC reports.

By Staff |September 25, 2013

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What spooked the Fed?

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stunned markets this week by choosing not to cut back on its asset-buying program. Stimulus-thirsty investors rejoiced: not only was their proverbial punchbowl not taken away, it was refilled.

By David Andrews |September 20, 2013

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Taper time at the Fed

With many of the world’s central banks already making interest rate announcements earlier this month, it will now be the turn of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Markets Committee, which will meet next Tuesday and Wednesday and make an interest rate announcement on Wednesday afternoon.

By Gareth Watson |September 13, 2013

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Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen: the teenage years

Canada constrained until Yellen moves

9 things to know about Yellen

News outlets rapped over Fed taper data release

Tapering to start within 6 months, says BNY Mellon

What spooked the Fed?

Fed doesn’t taper

Fed puts Obama in a jam

Taper time at the Fed

Should we worry about the next Fed chair?