Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Comment: Hawkish Fed

After a string of speeches by its senior staff this week, the Fed appears to be in an increasingly hawkish mood. The growing perception that that US interest rates will have to rise further could be bolstered by today's release of consumer price data for…

Fisher on globalization's impact on U.S. growth

In the speech 'Globalization's impact on U.S. growth and inflation' given on 22 May Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Washington policymakers don't understand how globalization has changed the world economy.

Fisher on the Trustees of America's potential

In a speech 'To the Trustees of America's economic potential' given on 20 May Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas told students that they are living "in a world undergoing dramatic change."

Fed's Fisher says economy in a sweet spot

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said on Wednesday 20 April that the U.S. economy can cope with a housing slowdown and that the effect of oil prices on inflation had been manageable.

Dallas Fed's Fisher on global competition

In the speech 'Racing to the top: How global competition disciplines public policy' given on 11 April Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said globalization has helped to cut U.S. inflation, but has not helped governments to control…

Fisher on Asia, trade deficits and the US economy

In the speech 'Asia, trade deficits and the health of the U.S. economy' given on 23 February Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said the U.S. economy is poised to grow by more than 4 percent at an annual rate in the current quarter…

Fed's Fischer on global growth dynamics

In this speech given at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London on February 6, 2006, the president of the Dallas Fed, Richard W. Fisher, suggests that the United States will remain the growth engine for the global economy for some time to come.

Dallas Fed launches new publication

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has launched 'Economic Letter,' a monthly publication, that will provide commentary on important trends and policy issues shaping the increasingly global economy.

Fed's Fisher: Globalization impact on mon. policy

In the speech 'Coping with globalization's impact on monetary policy' given on 6 January Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reiterated his vow to keep inflation contained, and offered again his concerns about the budget deficits the…

Dallas Fed's Fisher on globalization & govt policy

In the speech 'Globalization and government policy' given on 2 December Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said the Fed must not accommodate growing federal budget deficits by compromising monetary policy, and it must continue to fight…

Dallas Fed's Fisher wants smooth transition

Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher said on Thursday 3 November that the Federal Reserve should ensure it has a smooth changeover in its chairmanship before it starts debating issues like inflation targeting.

Greenspan at the Dallas Fed Branch dedication

In a speech given on 27 October Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said while Mike Kelley served on the Board, he was keenly interested in a wide range of issues that spanned the gamut of what the Federal Reserve does.

Dallas Fed's Fisher on globalization and Texas

In the speech 'Globalization and Texas' given on 19 October Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said he remains an inflation hawk and will continue to push for policy that keeps inflation expectations in check.

Dallas Fed's Fisher on the US economy

In the speech 'Contemplating the nature of money and the capillaries of capitalism' given on 6 October Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Federal Reserve policy makers must prevent an ``inflation virus'' from disrupting the U.S…

Dallas Fed's Fisher on the economic outlook

In the speech 'A perspective on the economic outlook' given on 4 October Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said the Fed needed to be vigilant on inflation and warned a loose fiscal policy risked pushing interest rates higher.

Fed's Fisher on banking and the US economy

In the speech 'An overview of banking, and the US and Texas economies' given on 12 September Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Hurricane Katrina will not do lasting harm to U.S. growth and the impact on monetary policy is unclear.

Dallas Fed's Fisher on the world economy

In the speech 'The world economy: Sharpening our peripheral vision' given on 29 July, Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said China's growing role in the global economy presented challenges to the United States, but that the U.S…

Dallas Fed's Fisher on trade

In the speech given on 14 June Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said trade with China is helping raise our productivity and lower our prices.

Origins of modern central bank policy

The latest issue of the Dallas Fed's Economic Insights magazine profiles Irving Fisher. He was one of America's most celebrated economists during the first quarter of the 20th century and a pioneer in many theoretical and technical areas of economics…

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