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Trump set to make his mark on the Federal Reserve

Feb 14, 2017
Janet Yellen testified to Congress today about banking, interest rates and the economy. One issue she also addressed: vacancies on the interest-rate setting Federal Open Market Committee. Daniel Tarullo, Federal Reserve governor, resigned last week, leaving President Donald Trump with three openings to fill on the seven-member board. Tarullo was the point man on bank […]

Janet Yellen is not quitting anytime soon

Nov 17, 2016
The president-elect has accused her of being corrupt without providing any evidence, but she's planning to serve out her term.
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen waves to members during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, February 25, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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Who failed at overseeing Wells Fargo?

Sep 28, 2016
The board, for starters. And regulators could have stepped up too.
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Trump said the Fed is keeping rates 'artificially low' to help Obama. That's a lie.

Sep 12, 2016
You can argue about why interest rates haven't gone up, but there's no reason to believe it's a political favor.
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Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen cries hawk

Aug 26, 2016
Nela Richardson and Cardiff Garcia joining us to talk about the week's business and economic news.
Despite the slowing growth rate, Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen voiced optimism about the economy at the central bank's annual Jackson Hole summit.
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Does the Federal Reserve need reforming?

Aug 1, 2016
Links between regional banks and private bankers are under fire
A view of the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., in 2015.
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What will the Fed do next?

Jul 21, 2016
The FOMC meets July 26-27. Since its last meeting, Brexit passed, markets tanked and rebounded, and the U.S. economy has shown signs of renewed strength.
U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifying before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C.
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Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen and the global economy

Mar 18, 2016
David Gura and Leigh Gallagher join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.

Vacancies shift balance of power at the Fed

Mar 17, 2016
There are now three vacancies on the Fed board of governors.
A view of the U.S. Federal Reserve building. 
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