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Greenspan to visit Tokyo
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan will visit Japan in October, during which he will meet with Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui and speak to business leaders, the BOJ said on Tuesday 6 September.
Greenspan the 'risk manager'
The recent Jackson Hole conference provided another peek into the mind of a central banker who has kept Wall Street guessing for two decades, this article writes. The essence of Greenspan's approach, it says, is to anticipate and accommodate possible…
On tap for the next Fed chief: Trouble
The recent three-day gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole was capped with an extended standing ovation for the Fed chief from the traditionally straitlaced crowd. But the challenges awaiting Alan Greenspan's successor may be far tougher than the…
Fed's Kohn on financial markets
In a speech given on 27 August Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve defended the central bank's practice of signalling interest rate moves, saying less-clear statements may hurt the economy.
Fed after Greenspan will need skillful handler
An article published on Wednesday 31 August asks whether the next Fed chairman can possibly be as skillful as Alan Greenspan has been in using a discretionary approach to monetary policy.
Papers from 29th Kansas Fed Symposium
Papers presented at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's 29th annual economic policy symposium, The Greenspan Era: Lessons for the Future, held August 25 - 27 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, were published on Wednesday 31 August.
IMF's Rajan on the Greenspan era
In the speech 'The Greenspan era: Lessons for the future' given on 27 August Raghuram Rajan of the IMF said that financial markets are at present in extremely healthy shape.
Greenspan's legacy - 'Greatest central banker'
This article published Monday looks at a paper presented at the recent conference held by the Kansas Fed in Jackson Hole. Although the paper criticises that "much of the secret of Greenspan's success remains a secret" - according to the article this is…
Greenspan on the Fed and the future
In closing remarks to the Jackson Hole symposium given on 27 August, Fed chairman Alan Greenspan said he will miss debates on the conduct of monetary policy with members of the Federal Open Market Committee.
Greenspan on the central banker's art
Alan Greenspan attributed the recent increase in asset values to investors' willingness to accept lower compensation for risk, as part of his opening remarks to the annual central bank symposium in Jackson Hole.
Kohn to replace Gramlich on loan guarantee boards
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday 17 August named Governor Donald L. Kohn to replace Governor Edward M. Gramlich as the Chairman's designee on four federal loan guarantee boards, effective 1 September.
Greenspan's marriage proposal - 'so oblique'
A recent interview with Fed chairman Alan Greenspan's wife revealed a few details on the maestro.
Greenspan, her art-throb
Fascinated by the Federal Reserve chairman, this article looks at the work of an artist who has completed 20 paintings and sketches of Alan Greenspan. The artist then decided to display her works at a gallery on Long Island over the summer.
COMMENT BY CENTRALBANKNET
The fear that demand in many leading economies has been sustained only by a housing and real estate "bubble" is often seen as one of the biggest risks facing monetary policymakers.
Christopher Cox sworn in as SEC chairman
With his wife Rebecca standing at his side, Christopher Cox took the oath of office to become the 28th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday 3 August.
White House may be considering Lindsey for Fed
The White House is expanding its search for a successor for Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, according to a report Thursday, including former Bush adviser Lawrence Lindsey among the candidates.
Where does Greenspan keep HIS money?
Financial disclose forms released by the Federal Reserve recently show that chairman Alan Greenspan plays it safe when it comes to his own investments.
Greenspan praises late ECB chief
Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan on Monday 1 August praised the contribution of the European Central Bank's first president, Wim Duisenberg, who died on Sunday.
Greenspan may get five more years
A California congressman has said he wants to introduce legislation to give Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan five more years in the job.
Greenspan signals more rate rises ahead
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Wednesday 20 July that the U.S. growth outlook was solid and the Fed should keep raising interest rates.
Finding a new captain for our economic ship
With speculation mounting as to who will succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve, another article published this week comes up with the usual names, but also includes interesting quotes from central bank watching academics and a former…
Has Greenspan changed views on bubble management?
This article asks whether Fed chief Alan Greenspan has changed his view that bubble management is strictly an ex-post job for a central banker? With cumulating signs of a bubble in the housing market, the Fed is dipping into its tool chest for some moral…
Greenspan says US economy on fairly firm ground
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told the US Congress on Thursday 9 May that the US economy seems to be on a "reasonably firm footing," with inflation under control.
Greenspan at central bank panel discussion
In the speech 'Central bank panel discussion' given on 6 June Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said that recent efforts to restrict international trade and hinder free markets represent a "truly worrisome" threat to global prosperity.