Tag: Monetary Policy

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen warned Friday that one negative byproduct of an improving economic outlook could be more dramatic market movements as the U.S. central bank cautiously moves toward raising short-term interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis. (AP/Susan Walsh)

Yellen warns: More stock market volatility ahead

Joseph Lawler · November 7, 2014 5:18 pm

Ending the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing program while inflation remains low threatens the central bank's credibility, Narayana Kocherlakota said Friday in an explanation of his "no" vote on the Fed's policy decision Wednesday. (AP image)

Fed official explains his QE ‘no’ vote

Joseph Lawler · October 31, 2014 7:30 pm

The Federal Reserve will end its large-scale bond-buying program this month, the central bank announced Wednesday.Â

Federal Reserve officially ends quantitative easing program

Joseph Lawler · October 29, 2014 6:34 pm

Fed expected to end bond purchases, lower rates

Joseph Lawler · October 28, 2014 9:00 am

Former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks at the CATO Institute's annual Monetary Conference, Â Nov. 14, 2007 in Washington. The Cato Institute is promoting a new research center that its president says will fundamentally challenge the central bank and its monetary policy.Â (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

Cato opens center to challenge Fed

Joseph Lawler · October 21, 2014 6:52 pm

Speaking in Naples, Italy, on Thursday, ECB President Mario Draghi announced plans for buying asset-backed securities and covered bonds over the course of two years beginning in October. (AP Photo/Lapresse)

European Central Bank adds bond purchases to negative interest rates policy

Joseph Lawler · October 2, 2014 1:21 pm

For those who haven't been paying attention, the American dollar is in the midst of a rally not seen since the 1990s. It's racing past the euro, the yen and other currencies. Investors worldwide are buying the equivalent of stock in America, Inc. (iStock Photo)

The return of King Dollar

Lawrence Kudlow · September 20, 2014 10:16 pm

Federal Reserve keeps commitment to low rates

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2014 6:32 pm

Inflation slows in August for third consecutive month

Joseph Lawler · September 17, 2014 12:51 pm

President Obama applauds after Janet Yellen after her nomination in 2013. At right is former Chairman Ben Bernanke. (Getty images/Win McNamee)

Window closing for Obama to fill Federal Reserve board

Joseph Lawler · September 11, 2014 9:00 am

Rasmussen: Americans Are Worried About Inflation

Michael Warren · August 25, 2014 4:01 pm

Republican Jeff Bell uses a bullhorn to address a gathering in Cherry Hill, N.J. (AP/Mel Evans)

In New Jersey Senate campaign, echoes of Ron Paul

Joseph Lawler · August 25, 2014 9:00 am