John Williams
QE sliced unemployment by 1.5 points, says Fed’s Williams
San Francisco Fed president says Fed's forward guidance on rates has narrowed Treasury yields by 15-20 basis points, about the same amount as QE2; asset purchases have cut unemployment by 1.5 points
San Fran Fed president says asset purchases are ‘effective tool’
John Williams gives overview of mixed outlook for US economy; says ‘Operation Twist’ likely to have modest impact and argues asset purchases would be ‘most effective tool’ if further action is required
SF Fed’s Williams supports buying-up mortgage-backed securities
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco president John Williams says restarting the Fed’s programme of purchasing mortgage-backed securities is the best way to boost the US economy
Williams welcomes greater transparency at the Fed
San Francisco Federal Reserve president John Williams says he supports steps to make the Fed’s long-term policy goals more explicit
SF Fed says mortgage market reforms can aid monetary policy
San Francisco Federal Reserve president John Williams says fiscal policy must work in tandem with monetary policy to stimulate US economy
Williams succeeds Yellen at helm of SF Fed
Head of research named new head of San Francisco Federal Reserve