Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Spring 2005
The St. Louis Fed's Central Banker magazine for Spring 2005 has been published. The latest edition contains an article which reports that for the first time in history, Americans are favouring electronic payments in greater dollar amounts than checking…
St Louis Fed's Poole on pension systems
In a speech on 'Demographic challenges to state pension systems around the world' given on 24 February, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said the United States must make "hard choices" if it is to fix its Social Security retirement…
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Mar/Apr 2005
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for March-April 2005 includes the article "Communication, transparency, accountability: Monetary policy in the twenty-first century" by Otmar Issing. The issue also includes a paper by Ellen Meade titled …
Poole on The outlook: Mississippi and the nation
In a speech on 'The outlook: Mississippi and the nation' given on 20 January, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said US price pressures appear well controlled, but the Federal Reserve will move aggressively to protect low inflation…
St Louis Fed's Poole on GSE risks
In a speech on 'GSE risks' given on 13 January, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be required to hold more capital to cushion against shocks, even ones that seem unlikely.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, January 2005
The Quarterly Review of Business and Economic Conditions, The Regional Economist, January 2005 edition from the St Louis Fed includes the article "What is driving oil prices?" which looks at the recent rise in oil prices and asks how much has speculation…
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Jan/Feb 2005
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for January-February 2005 includes a re-publication of William Poole's speech "FOMC Transparency". Also included is an article on "The diffusion of electronic business in the United States" which provides a…
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Winter 2004
The Winter 2004 edition of the St. Louis Fed's Central Banker magazine has been published. In the Feditorial, St. Louis Fed President Bill Poole announces several interactive features that facilitate debates and discussions on issues important to its…
Fed's Poole on maintaining financial stability
In a speech on 'Maintaining financial stability: A central banker's perspective' given on 27 November, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said central banks should not respond to every wiggle from inflation as they seek steady prices…
US core inflation modest says Fed's Poole
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president William Poole said on Saturday 27 November that US core inflation is modest and the direct effect of the dollar's drop on prices has not been enormous.
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Nov/Dec 2004
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for November-December 2004 includes the article "Monetary policy and asset prices: A look back at past U.S. stock market booms" which examines the economic environments in which past U.S. stock market booms…
Fed's Poole on social security and demographics
In a speech on 'Social security reform and demographic reality' given on 19 October, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis told Delta State University demographic change in the United States and elsewhere in the world presents enormous…
St Louis Fed's Poole on good policy practice
In a speech on 'Safeguarding good policy practice' given on 8 October, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said central bank leadership requires at times a willingness to push hard enough to get the job done, and recognition of how…
St Louis Fed's Poole on FOMC transparency
In a speech on 'FOMC transparency' given on 6 October, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said that statements from the Fed were not "iron clad" and it is important the market not interpret this statement as a commitment.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, October 2004
The Quarterly Review of Business and Economic Conditions, The Regional Economist, October 2004 edition from the St Louis Fed includes the article "U.S. Stays Out of the Way of Entrepreneurs" which says for those starting a business in this country,…
Fed's Poole on population and social security
In a speech on 'World population trends and challenges' given on 4 October, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said raising the age at which Americans can collect full Social Security benefits may be the best way to protect the long…
Fed's 'measured pace' may be faster or slower
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President William Poole said on Wednesday 6 October that statements from the central bank were not "ironclad" undertakings of future action and objectives change as the economy evolves.
Poole on challenges for US businesses
At a panel discussion on the challenges for U.S. businesses which took place on 10 September, William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said the large U.S. current account deficit does not worry him as it implies a capital account surplus,…
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Fall 2004
The Fall 2004 edition of the St. Louis Fed's Central Banker magazine has been published. The latest issue includes articles "Federal Reserve To Close More Check Processing Sites" and "Federal Reserve Takes a Lead Role in Supporting Check 21" which…
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Sep/Oct 2004
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for September-October 2004 includes the articles "Trends in the efficiency of Federal Reserve check processing operations" and "Testing the expectations hypothesis: Some new evidence for Japan" and …
Interview with St Louis Fed's William Poole
In the interview "My goal for inflation is zero" published this week, St Louis Fed President William Poole talks about the central bank's need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to rising prices. He also said he believes that Fannie Mae and Freddie…
Fed Reserve Bank of St Louis Review, Jul/Aug 2004
The latest edition of the St Louis Fed's Review for July-August 2004 contains proceedings of the Twenty-Eighth Annual Economic Policy Conference of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and includes articles "Is inflation targeting best-practice monetary…
St Louis Fed's Central Banker, Summer 2004
The Summer 2004 edition of the St. Louis Fed's Central Banker magazine has been published. The latest issue carries an article "The FACT Act Helps Bankers Mitigate Risks" which says approximately half of all identity-theft claims in the Eighth District…
St Louis Fed's Poole on free trade
In the speech 'Free Trade: Why are Economists and Noneconomists So Far Apart?' given on 15 June William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said the media must do more to explain the benefits of free trade to the public, since economists have…