U.S. Economy Adds 195,000 Jobs in June
The U.S. economy added 195,000 jobs in June, ahead of forecasts, perhaps partially alleviating concerns that the labor market is stuck in neutral.
Easy Money Not Adding Up To Inflation
By some important gauges inflation has recently fallen below levels deemed desirable by the Fed.
New $100 Bills Coming to an ATM Near You in October
Newly designed $100 bills that aim to thwart counterfeiters with advanced security features will hit the market in October, but still bear the portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
Summers Exit Reshapes Race to Replace Bernanke at the Fed
Investors are applauding the fact Larry Summers won't be nominated to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chief, but the process now threatens to drag on. Yellen Seen as Fed Favorite, Stocks Soar | Revisiting Key '08 Crisis Players
All the Rage: Central Banking on Steroids Goes Global
Central bankers around the world continue to have unprecedented influence over global financial markets.
Next Fed Chairman? It's All About the Tapering
The delicate unwinding of the Fed's easy money policies is expected to begin with an announcement Wednesday.
400 Economists Sign Open Letter Urging Yellen For Fed Chair
Over 400 U.S. economists have signed an open letter urging President Obama to select Janet Yellen as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Is Larry Summers the Frontrunner to Replace Ben Bernanke as Fed Chief?
Some believe the former Treasury secretary is the odds-on favorite to replace Ben Bernanke at the Fed.
Week Ahead: Will or Won't the Fed Taper?
Will they or won’t they, that’s the question investors will be asking next week as the Federal Reserve once again mulls whether to begin scaling back its easy-money policies.
Brace for a December Taper? Ex-Fed Official Kohn Sees Early QE Cut
Former Fed official Donald Kohn believes stronger data and the budget deal in D.C. raise the chances of a December move by the Fed.
Meet the Fourth Branch of the U.S. Government: The Fed
With Washington in disarray, the increasingly powerful Federal Reserve has morphed into the unofficial fourth branch of the U.S. government.
Yellen Senate Confirmation Hearings Begin
Fed Vice Chair Janet Yellen took center stage today before a Senate committee in her bid to replace Ben Bernanke at the central bank's helm.
New Research Hints at Fed Cutting Unemployment Threshold
The simultaneous research reports could foreshadow a move by the Federal Reserve to lower the unemployment threshold for rate hikes.
Ex-Fed Official Kohn: QE Tapering on Track Despite July Jobs Dud
The former Fed vice chair -- considered to replace Ben Bernanke -- said the July jobs report is unlikely to 'deflect' the start of QE tapering next month.
Fed Likely To Stand Pat Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to stand pat today, keeping its loose monetary policies in place at the conclusion of two days of meetings. #BizTravel: FBN Takes an Inside Look at Business Travel on Thursday
Lackluster Jobs Report Further Delays Death of QE
Economists believe the Fed will put off dialing back monetary stimulus until late March due to concerns about job growth and the government shutdown.
Let's Talk About the Fed's Communications Problem
A slew of looming personnel changes at the Fed may be compromising its ability to effectively communicate future policy moves to an increasingly-skeptical market.
Remembering 9/11: Federal Reserve Raced to Smother Financial Fires
The central bank's forceful response to the tragic events of 9/11 highlight its role as the lender of last resort in times of crisis.
New Fed Chief ‘Curse?’ Summers, Yellen Should Brace for Early-Term Crises
History shows Fed chiefs often face early challenges that can engulf their first term -- will history repeat itself?
Why the Slow Death of QE is Scaring Wall Street
The Tapering Paradox: If the Federal Reserve is thinking of ending quantitative easing next year because of economic strength, then why is the stock market stuck in reverse?