All posts tagged "Janet Yellen"

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  Yellen to step down from Federal Reserve board

  Yellen said she would “do my utmost” to make sure that there is a smooth transition to Jerome Powell.

  • Posted November 20, 2017
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  Yellen defends bank regulations passed after 2008 crisis

  Rejects efforts by Republicans

  • Posted August 25, 2017
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  Fed leaves rates alone but moves closer to selling off bonds

  Job market keeps strengthening, but inflation still undesirably low

  • Posted July 26, 2017
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  Fed will likely focus on low inflation but leave rates alone

  Federal Reserve essentially maximizes employment

  • Posted July 24, 2017
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  Federal Reserve tells Congress further rate hikes on the way

  Expects to reduce massive bond holdings

  • Posted July 7, 2017
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  Yellen says reforms have made financial systems safer

  Optimistic in avoiding the likes of the 2008 recession

  • Posted June 27, 2017
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  3 things to watch for from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday

  The job market has improved considerably

  • Posted June 14, 2017
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  Fed is set to raise rates this week despite political tumult

  Third time to do so in six months

  • Posted June 12, 2017
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  Yellen: Banks play vital economic role in poor communities

  Says they are needed to support educational opportunities and to bolster the development of small businesses

  • Posted March 28, 2017
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  Yellen Defends Fed Independence, Banking Regulations

  Yellen said she hoped any tax and spending changes would help increase worker productivity, accelerate economic growth and raise living standards.

  • Posted February 14, 2017