Tag: Federal Reserve

The risk that a weak economy could force the Federal Reserve to return rates to zero is shrinking, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President John Williams said Monday. (AP Photo)

Fed official ‘starting to see signs of imbalances’

Joseph Lawler · September 28, 2015 10:02 pm

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans said that "a later liftoff and a gradual subsequent approach" areÂ called for to guard against the risks of a premature rate hike.Â (Price Chambers/Bloomberg file)

Fed official calls for central bank to be ‘extra-patient’ in raising rates

Joseph Lawler · September 28, 2015 6:55 pm

There's a "a very strong case" for raising rates as long as economic growth continues on its current trend, said William Dudley, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

Fed official: Rate hike ‘probably’ coming this year

Joseph Lawler · September 28, 2015 2:59 pm

Fed’s Yellen appears to fall ill during speech, Fed cites dehydration

Fed’s Yellen appears to fall ill during speech, Fed cites dehydration

Joseph Lawler · September 24, 2015 10:30 pm

Janet Yellen indicated that she still believes that the Fed will raise rates in 2015. (AP Photo)

Yellen: Rate hike ‘likely’ in 2015

Joseph Lawler · September 24, 2015 9:13 pm

In the wake of China's devaluation of its currency and stock market collapse, a key Federal Reserve policymakerÂ said Monday, the "risks to the domestic economy ratcheted up a little."Â (AP Photo/Ken Aragaki)

Fed official: China a big factor in interest rate decision

Joseph Lawler · September 21, 2015 5:35 pm

The National Association of Realtors reports on sales of existing homes in August on Monday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Home sales decline in August

Joseph Lawler · September 21, 2015 2:37 pm

Still Chaste, and Likely to Remain So

Irwin M. Stelzer · September 19, 2015 3:01 am

JohnÂ Conyers said this change is needed to ensure rates don't rise too quickly, which could shut off economic growth. (AP Photo)Â

Dems warn: No rate hike until unemployment hits 4 percent

Pete Kasperowicz · September 18, 2015 5:57 pm

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference in Washington, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What’s next for the Fed?

Joseph Lawler · September 18, 2015 4:01 am

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen answers a question during a news conference in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Yellen says stock market didn’t drive Fed decision

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2015 7:52 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies on Capitol Hill. TheÂ Fed will announce in a statement at 2 p.m. ETÂ whether it's raising its target for the federal funds rate.Â (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Fed officials lower growth projections

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2015 6:13 pm