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Economy Grew 5.7% Last Quarter
Growth was boosted a sharp slowdown in the pace of inventory liquidation, a factor that could mask the strength of the economic recovery from the longest and deepest downturn since the Great Depression. But what do some economists say?
Fri, Jan 29 | from Donklephant
Sheldon Filger: Ben Bernanke Wins; America Loses
Maintaining Bernanke as Fed chairman magnifies the risk that a sovereign debt explosion will occur, creating a whole new level of economic devastation across the United States. Despite all the rhetorical flourishes and grandstanding engaged in by that once august body, the U.S. Senate,...
Thu, Jan 28 | from Huffington Post
Opinion: Yves Smith: AIG Scandal: Fed as Chump or Fed as Crony?
2. They thought they had a better perspective on value than the banks themselves. This is staggering. They have NO idea how these deals are structured, no day-to-day involvement in the subprime, Alt-A, or commercial real estate markets. They are at a massive information disadvantage. The id...
Thu, Jan 28 | from Huffington Post
Stocks close higher on Fed's assessment
NEW YORK - The Federal Reserve reassured stock market investors yesterday that the economy is improving and that interest rates will stay low.
Wed, Jan 27 | from Untitled
Richard H. Smith: Breaking News From 1948: B of A Ousts Fed Chairman
That's not the way to take out a Fed chairman. If history is any guide, it's not up to the people. It's up to the banks. Just ask Bank of America. Wall Street has made clear over the last week that it wants Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to stay in his position.
Wed, Jan 27 | from Huffington Post
A rally as new term for Fed chief seen
NEW YORK - Major stock indexes rose yesterday as momentum shifted in favor of the reappointment of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Mon, Jan 25 | from Untitled
The Bernanke Conundrum
Ben Bernanke should be reappointed as chairman of the Federal Reserve only because rejecting him could make the Fed’s policies worse.
Sun, Jan 24 | from NYT > Federal Reserve System
Bernanke invites 'full review' by GAO of Fed's AIG bailout
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said Tuesday that he would "welcome a full review" by government investigators into the federal bailout of the troubled insurance giant American International Group.
Tue, Jan 19 | from Washington Post
Opinion: Rise of the Fed bashers
Ron Paul, the 2008 presidential candidate who had the zany idea -- as many laughing people thought -- that the Federal Reserve system could become a ... Three Strikes on Ben Bernanke: AIG, Goldman Sachs and BoA/TARPSeeking Alpha (blog)
Wed, Dec 9 | from Washington Post
Opinion: Bank Pay: Fed Proposes Guidelines On Compensation For The First Time
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve for the first time would police banks' pay policies to ensure they don't encourage employees to take reckless gambles like... WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve for the first time would police banks' pay policies to ensure they don't encourage employees to t...
Thu, Oct 22 | from Huffington Post
How To: Invest Wisely During Inflation
Ray Hennessey, editor SmartMoney.com, offers tips on how to make smart investments while the Federal Reserve works to keep inflation in check. www.cbsnews.com
Thu, Feb 19 | from cbsnews.com
Opinion: Hale "Bonddad" Stewart: Actually -- There Is A Credit Crunch
Step 3: Inflation eats away at fixed income investments. As a result, when investors think inflation will decrease they are more likely to buy Treasury bonds because there is less chance the income received will fall because of higher inflation.
Thu, Dec 18 | from Huffington Post
Podcast: The Fed's Zero-Sum Game
Financial markets give a cautious welcome to the Federal Reserve Board???s decision to cut interest rates to the bone. The U.S. economy is now entering uncharted waters: Never before has America had such a low cash rate, now close to zero. Colin Chapman argues that monetary policy will not be...
Wed, Dec 17 | from Stratfor
Podcast: October 29, 2008 (49 News at 10:00)
Find out about the horrific display set up in a small town and why the creators behind it refuse to take it down. Plus, a controversial round-about project in Southwest Topeka is taking even longer than expected. Tonight, learn what already frustrated business owners say about the announc...
Wed, Oct 29 | from 49abcnews.com
Podcast: President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke - February 6, 2006
President Bush on Monday said, "Since its creation in 1913, the Federal Reserve has helped bring stability and growth to our nation's economy. Around the world the Fed is a symbol of integrity and reliability. ... The Fed's actions touch the lives of all Americans, and the Chairman of the Feder...
Sun, Feb 5 | from Whitehouse.gov
Podcast: Honey, I Shrunk the Fed!
BW's John Byrne and Mike Mandel talk about how incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will preside over a diminished Fed. Under Bernanke, the Fed will still possess all of its vast powers, and it may be difficult not to act once he takes office. But Bernanke has made it known he believ...
Thu, Oct 27 | from BusinessWeek
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