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Kansas Fed: high creditworthiness of poor in Bangladesh
Kansas Fed paper shows poor individuals more likely to make timely repayments to maintain relationship with bank.
Obama picks Yellen for Fed vice-chair
US President confirms speculation by nominating San Francisco Fed chief Janet Yellen as central bank’s deputy head, economist Peter Diamond and state regulator Sarah Raskin proposed for the board
Dallas Fed - Annual Report 2009
Dallas Fed report for 2009 looks at causes of financial crisis and outlines shape of new policy
US senators finally agree to reform debate
Having blocked discussions from Monday to Wednesday, Republican senators agree to let disputed regulatory reform bill be debated
Rate round-up: Brazil hikes, most hold, Russia cuts
Brazil raises policy rate to 9.5%, Russia cuts to 8.25%; United States, Poland and New Zealand hold
Republicans propose end to Fed's quasi-fiscal activity
Senate Republicans leak alternative regulatory proposals calling for an end to Fed’s involvement in shoring up broad sectors, central bank cannot lend to firms with solvency problems under plans
Fed advice cited in Senate vote against reform bill
Regulatory reform bill falls short of votes required for debate, Republican senator cites message from Fed staff criticising last-minute derivatives provisions
Plosser slams Senate proposals on Fed reforms
Philly Fed president Charles Plosser criticises recent Senate bill for politicising Fed appointments
Fed profits leap by 50%
Federal Reserve's profits shoot to $53.4 billion allowing record transfer of $47.4 billion to US Treasury; value of Maiden Lane vehicles climbs $5.6 billion after 2008 loss
US authorities reveal new souped-up $100 note
Tilt security features for first time; Benjamin Franklin still the face of hoarders' favourite
Sovereign default the greatest threat: IMF
Sovereign default risk has soared and is the biggest threat to near-term stability, some segments of banking systems also present dangers
The forces of darkness overwhelm bank reform
Banks’ lobbying and politicians’ arguments against the Dodd regulatory reform bill are lamentable, Robert Pringle writes
Canada scraps commitment to hold rates; signals hike
Bank of Canada drops conditional commitment to hold overnight rate at 0.25%; pledge one of a number made by central banks to soothe markets’ nerves
SF Fed's Yellen says low rates appropriate
San Francisco Federal Reserve president says Fed can rely on interest on reserves to keep balance sheet large
Casino gambling and the economy: a review
Philadelphia Federal Reserve research covers literature on the impact of gambling on communities
New York: US recovery setback by unemployment figures
New York Fed president William Dudley describes sluggish recovery growth related to high unemployment
Lacker: Fed needs to offload risky assets first
Richmond Fed President tells audience MBS sales would reduce distortions in asset prices.
Fed's Tarullo sceptical over contingent capital
Federal Reserve's Daniel Tarullo highlights drawbacks of contingent capital forming part of new regulatory framework
Philly Fed study shows capital income tax should be nullified
Research links preferential tax treatment offered to homeowners with capital income tax
Fed to lose monetary affairs chief
Monetary affairs director Brian Madigan plans to retire later this year, he is succeeded by deputy director William English
Minneapolis Fed: US relies on large firms for productivity gains
Study shows employment distribution important factor in productivity of US firms
SF Fed: crisis showed simple policy rules more effective
San Francisico Fed paper reaffirms strength of simple policy guideline to monetary policy but stresses need for international framework
NY Fed's Dudley demands new bubble-bursting tools
New York Fed president calls for a judgment-based approach to dealing with asset price bubbles
Plosser, not Bernanke, the biggest market mover
Philadelphia Fed president Charles Plosser had the largest impact on treasury yields with his speeches last year according to leading consultancy