Tag: Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lael Brainard again suggested that she has a different, and more pessimistic view of the economy's trajectory than does Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Fed governor wants ‘cautious and gradual’ approach to rate hikes

Joseph Lawler · December 2, 2015 1:55 am

A highway spending bill would take funds from both large banks and the Federal Reserve. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Highway bill raises funds from banks and Fed

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2015 8:31 pm

"Despite the importance of attacking the financial positions of ISIS, the Republican leadership has been holding up Adam Szubin's nominations for nearly eight months," Elizabeth Warren said. (AP Photo)

Fed’s new bailout curbs fail to appease critics on Left and Right

Joseph Lawler · December 1, 2015 12:29 am

The re-proposal, Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen said, contains other "significant" changes "to ensure that our rule will be applied in a manner that aligns with the intent of the Congress and the Dodd-Frank Act." (AP Photo)

Fed votes to limit its bailout powers

Joseph Lawler · November 30, 2015 2:22 pm

Lower chamber defies veto threat in passing measure to substantially change the workings of the Fed.Â (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

House passes bill to rein in Fed

Joseph Lawler · November 19, 2015 7:22 pm

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Thursday that the total U.S. student debt eclipsed the $1.2 trillion mark in the third quarter of 2015.Â (AP Photo/David Goldman, file)

Student loan debt eclipses $1.2 trillion

Joseph Lawler · November 19, 2015 4:00 pm

There is talk of a Fed rates hike coming in December. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Most Fed members anticipated a December rate hike at Oct. meeting

Joseph Lawler · November 18, 2015 7:38 pm

Speaking at an event at the University of Houston, Robert Steven Kaplan said that "it will likely be appropriate that U.S. monetary policy remain accommodative for some time." (AP Photo)

New Dallas Fed president sticks to mainstream in first speech

Joseph Lawler · November 18, 2015 6:14 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet YellenÂ also expressed concernÂ about the legislation in a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.Â (AP File Photo/Andrew Harnik)

White House threatens veto of House bill to reform Fed

Joseph Lawler · November 17, 2015 11:11 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet YellenÂ issued a stark warning about a Fed reform bill the House is set to consider this week, saying the legislation would "severely damage" the economy.Â (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Yellen warns Congress against Fed reform bill

Joseph Lawler · November 17, 2015 8:35 pm

Wrong Footed Fed?

Geoffrey Norman · November 13, 2015 6:14 pm

If inflation continues to fall, the Federal Reserve would have to respond by guaranteeing lower interest rates for longer, Federal Reserve vice chairman Stanley Fischer said Tuesday. (AP/Susan Walsh)

Fed limited damage by keeping rates low: Vice chairman

Joseph Lawler · November 13, 2015 12:38 am