Richard Fisher
Fed's Fisher still warning on inflation
Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve who is considered the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) most hawkish member, has signalled that he would still not back a rate cut.
Three regional Feds wanted discount rate rise
Directors of three regional Federal Reserves called for a quarter-point increase to the discount rate in July.
We must grasp the real China: Fed's Fisher
The west needs to deepen its understanding of China's national interests, said Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
Fed hawk Fisher softens stance
Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve and the lone dissenter on the last two Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) votes, has acknowledged that slowing growth and a slump in commodity prices may stem inflation.
Analysts split on FOMC outlook
The decision to hold rates at 2% was widely expected, but the Federal Open Market Committee's post-meeting statement has divided Fed watchers.
Two regional Feds pushed for discount rate rise
Directors of two regional Federal Reserves called for a quarter-point increase to the discount rate last month, it emerged Tuesday.
US inflation soars to 5%
The key measure of US annual inflation surged to its highest level since 1991 in June, figures out Wednesday reveal.
Fed cuts to 2%
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered rates by a quarter point on Wednesday.
Fed dissenter warns against "inflation remedy"
Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve and a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), has said that he remains strongly reluctant to cut rates.
Dallas Federal Reserve - Annual Report 2007
Turning away from globalisation's call risks squandering a golden opportunity, writes Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve, in his opening letter at the start of the institution's 2007 annual report.
Fed opts for 75 basis-point cut
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Wednesday 18 March voted to slash rates by three quarters of a percentage point to 2.25%.
Fed's Fisher warns on inflation expectations
Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve, has said that the Fed must be careful to avoid "stirring the embers of inflation".
Punchbowl didn't need re-spiking: Fed's Fisher
Using a barrel of alcohol-related comparisons, Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve, explained why he was the only member of the Federal Open Market Committee not to back the recent 50 basis point cut.
Fed cuts rates by half a point
The Federal Open Market Committee voted on Wednesday to lower rates by 50 basis points to 3%.
Fisher urges Fed to avoid "trigger-happy" cuts
Having an itchy trigger finger with monetary policy risks shooting everyone in the foot, said Richard Fisher, the president of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
Poor growth will curb inflation: Fed's Pianalto
The impact of the housing crisis on the rest of the United States economy will help dampen price hikes, says Sandra Pianalto, the president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve.
Dallas Fed's Fisher on services in the US economy
In the speech 'The dog that does not bark but packs a big bite: Services in the U.S. economy' given on 14 May Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said central bankers no longer have the privilege of being able to "mumble on occasion,"…
Fed's Fisher sees reduction in inflation trends
President of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, Richard Fisher, said on Thursday 26 April that the US seems to be reducing inflationary fears but the proof is not there yet.
Interview with Dallas Fed's Fisher
In an interview with USA Today, published Monday 23 April, Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher says gaining a better knowledge of globalisation may help the Fed tackle inflation.
Dallas Fed's Fisher on fiscal issues
In the speech 'Fiscal issues: From here to eternity' given on 16 April Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said if US fiscal policy gets 'out of whack' it will have implications for the Federal Reserve's policy and the dollar.
Fisher expects pick-up in pace of US growth
The U.S. economy is in a slowdown, but the pace of growth should accelerate as the year unfolds, Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher said Tuesday 10 April.
Dallas Fed's Fisher on risk
In the speech 'Risk is a many splendored thing: Lessons learned' given on 4 April Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said growing troubles in the market for risky mortgages do not appear to be spreading to the overall economy, but…
Sovereign wealth funds 'set to grow rapidly'
The first in-depth investigation into Sovereign Wealth Management, published Thursday 29 March, estimates excess reserves currently held by central banks in emerging market economies at between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion, and suggests that this number…
Dallas Fed's Fisher 'hopes' inflation may slow
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president Richard Fisher said Friday 23 February he remains vigilant on inflation and ``there is hope'' that price indexes may be heading lower.