Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen's greatest hits

Janet Yellen ended the suspense on Monday, announcing that she will leave the Federal Reserve entirely, rather than stay on the board as governor once her replacement is in place.

Fed may need 'extreme' policy to deal with future shocks: Evans

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans on Tuesday became the second Fed policymaker in recent days to call for a new approach to rate-setting that would allow the central bank to respond to shocks when interest-rate cuts alone are not enough.

Fed may need 'extreme' policy to deal with future shocks: Evans

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Evans on Tuesday became the second Fed policymaker in recent days to call for a new approach to rate-setting that would allow the central bank to respond to shocks when interest-rate cuts alone are not enough.

Fed's Harker stands by call for rate hike next month

A Federal Reserve official said on Monday he expects to back an interest rate hike next month despite caution over low-inflation, as U.S. central bank policy needs to be positioned to deal with future economic shocks.

Fed's Harker stands by call for rate hike next month

A Federal Reserve official said on Monday he expects to back an interest rate hike next month despite caution over low-inflation, as U.S. central bank policy needs to be positioned to deal with future economic shocks.