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Fed Res Bank of Minneapolis - Annual Report 2002

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2002. The Annual Report contains an article 'Between Two Worlds How Do Credit Markets Work? - An investigation into credit availability in the Minneapolis-St. Paul…

Ferguson - Economic challenges facing US and Japan

In a speech on 'Uncertain Times: Economic Challenges Facing the United States and Japan' Roger Ferguson of the Federal Reserve described the country's near-term economic prospects as "still somewhat clouded" and said "preventing deflation remains…

Greenspan on natural gas supply and demand issues

In testimonyto the Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. House of representatives, on 'Natural gas supply and demand issues' Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said high natural gas prices are likely to last into next year, and could weaken some key…

Fed Reserve Bank of Dallas - Annual Report 2002

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2002. Following the 2001 recession, the report says, economic activity expanded throughout 2002, but not vigorously enough to sustain or promote employment growth…

Fed and Bank of Mexico announce clearing system

The Federal Reserve and the Banco de Mexico on Tuesday 10 June announced a new clearing-house system that will lower transaction costs for banks handling an estimated $200bn in commercial payments and remittances each year, according to a report in the…

Fed's Bernanke on monetary policy in Japan

In a speech on 'Some Thoughts on Monetary Policy in Japan' Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said the US economy does not face an immediate threat of deflation but slowing inflation means the major world economies must remain on guard. On the Japanese…

Chicago Fed National Activity Index, April 2003

CFNAI Shows Economy Weak in April - The Chicago Fed National Activity Index declined in April, with the monthly index coming in at -0.85. Weak employment- and production-related data were the main factors behind April's negative reading. Although the…

Olson on the prospects for economic growth

In a speech on 'Assessing Prospects for Economic Growth in the United States' Mark Olson of the Federal Reserve said the recent news from oil and financial markets and about consumer confidence clearly suggests that the reduction in risks associated with…

Fed's Greenspan on the economic outlook

In testimony on 'The economic outlook' Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said the economic information received in recent weeks has not, in his judgment, materially altered the outlook. Nonetheless, the economy continues to be buffeted by strong…

Greenspan: Economic signals still mixed

In testimony on Wednesday 21 May Alan Greenspan said the Federal Reserve is ready and able to tackle deflation if necessary in the unlikely event of falling prices, the washington Post reports. The Federal Reserve would not be "out of business" policy…

Fed's Ferguson on inflation expectations

In a speech on 'Expectations' Roger Ferguson of the Federal Reserve said the most important potential contribution of monetary policymakers is to anchor inflation expectations so that private-sector decisions can be made as efficiently as possible.

Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, May 2003

The region's manufacturers report weaker activity for the second consecutive month in April's Business Outlook Survey from the Philadelphia Fed. Indexes of general activity, new orders, and shipments all declined this month. Firms surveyed also reported…

Cleveland Fed Banking and Payments Workshop

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Central Bank Institute is holding a Banking and Payments Workshop from 19-21 May. Contributors are a mix of academics and central bankers with discussions including 'The ABCs of Money and Banking', 'Money in a…

Greenspan on the redesigned U.S. $20 note

In a speech on the redesigned U.S. $20 note Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said the Federal Reserve is deeply committed to protecting our currency from counterfeiting, ensuring it is always accepted as legal tender and preserving its soundness.

Greenspan on corporate governance

In the speech 'Corporate governance' Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said the benefits of derivatives, in his judgment, have far exceeded their costs. But they do, unquestionably, pose risk-management challenges to market participants. But those…

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