Federal Reserve News

May

Senate confirms 2 Federal Reserve board nominees - BusinessWeek

2012-05-17

BloombergSenate confirms 2 Federal Reserve board nomineesBusinessWeekBy MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama's two nominees to the Federal Reserve Board, bringing the seven-member board to full strength for the first time since April 2006. Harvard economics professor Jeremy Stein, ...Profiles of Obama's 2 nominees to the Federal Reserve boardWashington PostUS Senate votes put Federal Reserve board at full strengthArab Times Kuwait English DailyUS Senate Confirms Two Nominees To Fed BoardWall Street Journalall 314 news articles »

May

Dealers saw asset buys most likely Fed tool: survey - Reuters

2012-05-17

CBS NewsDealers saw asset buys most likely Fed tool: surveyReuters| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Primary dealers saw asset purchases as the most likely policy tool the Federal Reserve would use to give the economy another boost, according to a survey done by the Fed last month. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York surveyed ...NY Fed: Median Dealer Forecast For First Fed Hike In 3Q 2014Wall Street JournalMinutes show Fed wary on economyMarketWatchFed support grows for economic stimulusCBS NewsFinancial Times -Bloomberg -Financial Postall 329 news articles »

May

Tim Geithner On Dimon: Federal Reserve Banks Have 'Perception Problem' - Huffington Post

2012-05-17

CNBC.comTim Geithner On Dimon: Federal Reserve Banks Have 'Perception Problem'Huffington PostIn an interview with PBS Newshour, Geithner was asked whether or not it is a conflict of interest for JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to sit on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which is responsible for regulating the banks.Geithner a regulate guyNew York PostGeithner Sees “Perception Problem” With Jamie Dimon on NY Fed Board of DirectorsFiredoglakeall 32 news articles »

May

Federal Reserve concerned about fiscal cliff - CNNMoney

2012-05-16

Federal Reserve concerned about fiscal cliffCNNMoneyThey generally saw the US fiscal situation also as a risk to the economic outlook; if agreement is not reached on a plan for the federal budget, a sharp fiscal tightening could occur at the start of 2013," the minutes from the meeting said.and more »

May

Several members of Federal Reserve could support further easing - Plain Dealer

2012-05-16

Plain DealerSeveral members of Federal Reserve could support further easingPlain DealerBy AP business staff View full sizeAssociated Press fileThe Federal Reserve Building on Constitution Avenue in Washington. WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the US economy if growth falters or threats ...Federal Reserve wary of eurozone risksIBNLive.comFederal Reserve Comments Set Mortgage Rates On Downward TrajectoryThe Mortgage ReportsSeveral on FOMC Said Easing May Be Needed on FalteringBloombergThe Republic -USA TODAYall 97 news articles »

May

Federal Reserve grants first approval for Chinese bank to purchase US bank - Washington Post

2012-05-09

BBC NewsFederal Reserve grants first approval for Chinese bank to purchase US bankWashington PostWASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has for the first time given approval for a large Chinese bank to purchase a US bank. It also gave approval to two other large Chinese banks to expand their operations in the United States.Chinese Banks Get Nod In USWall Street JournalFederal Reserve Approves China's First Takeover of US BankVoice of America (blog)Fed OKs China-controlled banks as holding companiesReutersThe Associated Press -MarketWatchall 341 news articles »

May

Earth to Legislature: Stop ignoring student-debt threat - Orlando Sentinel

2012-05-19

Earth to Legislature: Stop ignoring student-debt threatOrlando SentinelA third of all student loans are held by people age 40 and over, according to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In Florida, a growing number of graduates are drowning in debt. Yet state lawmakers seem determined to submerge even more, ...and more »

May

Get started 'On' May 17: Federal Reserve considering additional stimulus ... - Washington Post (blog)

2012-05-17

Get started 'On' May 17: Federal Reserve considering additional stimulus ...Washington Post (blog)Fed mulling more stimulus: A number of Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further stimulus injections in an effort to revitalize the economy, according to minutes of the central bank's latest meeting. While it wasn't clear exactly what could ...and more »

May

JP Morgan Loss Spurs Scrutiny of Fed Governance - Wall Street Journal

2012-05-14

BloombergJP Morgan Loss Spurs Scrutiny of Fed GovernanceWall Street Journals big trading loss is stirring renewed scrutiny of governance at the bank's primary regulator, the Federal Reserve. James Dimon serves both as JP Morgan's chief executive and as a director on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.Dimon as New York Fed Director Renews Conflicts ConcernSan Francisco ChronicleJPMorgan trade on regulators' radar in April: sourceReutersTossing blame for JP Morgan trade? Don't forget the Fed.FortuneBloomberg -MarketWatchall 131 news articles »

May

Fed's Tarullo emerges as banks' key federal foe on regulating risk - Washington Post

2012-05-18

Fed's Tarullo emerges as banks' key federal foe on regulating riskWashington PostDaniel Tarullo, the Federal Reserve's point man on overhauling the financial system, has emerged as the most powerful figure wrestling with the nation's biggest banks to make them take fewer risks that could endanger the economy.

May

The Fed: Revised Federal Reserve meeting schedule

2012-05-16

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a revised schedule for its interest-rate-setting meetings and said all of its decisions will be made over two days.

May

Senate confirms 2 Federal Reserve board nominees

2012-05-17

The Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama's two nominees to the Federal Reserve Board, bringing the seven-member board to full strength for the first time since April 2006.Harvard economics professor ...

May

Fed’s Tarullo emerges as banks’ key federal foe on regulating risk

2012-05-18

Daniel Tarullo , the Federal Reserve’s point man on overhauling the financial system , has emerged as the most powerful figure wrestling with the nation’s biggest banks to make them take fewer risks that could endanger the economy. Read full article >>

May

Federal Reserve members ready to step up support for US economy

2012-05-16

Federal Reserve policymakers said on Wednesday that they were open to further efforts to stimulate the US economy if growth falters or threats escalate.

May

Senate confirms Obama's nominees to Federal Reserve Board

2012-05-17

Senate confirms Obama's nominees to Federal Reserve Board

May

Federal Reserve minutes: Fiscal cliff could hurt economy

2012-05-16

Federal Reserve minutes: Fiscal cliff could hurt economy

May

Federal Reserve moves closer to more stimulus

2012-05-16

Federal Reserve policymakers are open to further efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy if growth falters or threats escalate.

May

Federal Reserve Board has full roster for 1st time in 6 years

2012-05-17

For the first time in six years, the Federal Reserve Board will soon have a full roster.

May

Federal Reserve concerned about fiscal cliff

2012-05-16

The Federal Reserve is worried about indecision in Congress.

May

No Hassle For Bernanke: New Fed Governors Won't Limit The Chairman

2012-05-17

The Senate approved the appointment of two new Federal Reserve Board governors on Thursday. Jeremy Stein and Jerome Powell, nominated by the Obama Administration, will probably ensure the continuity of monetary policy, according to Nomura, as both academics are expected to vote in line with the Chairman on key issues.

May

@Shoq Mock all you want, but until you've visibly seen what they have been doing and protesting today (including the Federal Reserve), (more

2012-05-19

@Shoq Mock all you want, but until you've visibly seen what they have been doing and protesting today (including the Federal Reserve), (more

May

@DLoesch Why don't you talk about real issues like the federal reserve, and how the U.N. issues our social security numbers through the IMF?

2012-05-19

@DLoesch Why don't you talk about real issues like the federal reserve, and how the U.N. issues our social security numbers through the IMF?

May

RT @PhilDeCarolis: (VIDEO)Romney Throws Ron Paul Supporter Out for Asking about Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs http://t.co/55l0am5U #RonPaul #TeaPartyExpress

2012-05-19

RT @PhilDeCarolis: (VIDEO)Romney Throws Ron Paul Supporter Out for Asking about Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs http://t.co/55l0am5U #RonPaul #TeaPartyExpress

May