United States
St Louis's Poole: How predictable is Fed policy?
In the speech 'How predictable is Fed policy?' given on 4 October William Poole of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said the Federal Reserve has no timetable to alter its policy statements but when that change comes it would signal the end of the…
Dallas Fed's Fisher on the economic outlook
In the speech 'A perspective on the economic outlook' given on 4 October Richard Fisher of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said the Fed needed to be vigilant on inflation and warned a loose fiscal policy risked pushing interest rates higher.
Kansas Fed's Hoenig on monetary policy
In the speech 'Monetary policy and the economic outlook' given on 5 October Thomas Hoenig of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said the combination of rising price pressures from wages and commodities means U.S. central bank policy-makers must be…
'The Region' from the Minneapolis Fed, Sep 2005
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis has published its regular magazine, The Region, for September 2005. The article "Payments system issues and challenges" asks why the market, not the Fed, is the prime mover in the U.S. payments system. The latest…
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, October 2005
The Regional Economist, October 2005 edition, from the St Louis Fed includes the article "Gramm-Leach-Bliley turns 5". More than five years have passed since Congress enacted the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, tearing down regulatory barriers that separated…
Fed wary of inflation, preparing rate increase
According to this article published on Tuesday 4 October, Federal Reserve officials are on track to raise interest rates at their next meeting. Right now they are on the watch for any sign that expectations for future inflation are deteriorating, it says.
Kansas Fed's Hoenig on the global economy
In the speech 'The global economy' given on 15 September Thomas Hoenig of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said globalisation will probably always have its skeptics and detractors, but the benefits - which are long lasting - outweigh the costs.
Atlanta's Guynn says Fed work not done on rates
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Jack Guynn said in an interview on Monday 3 October that the Federal Reserve's 15-month interest rate hike campaign still has "a way to go" before completion.
Comment: Roach slates Greenspan
Do Alan Greenspan's recent comments regarding the relationship between asset prices, monetary policy and macroeconomic stability present an about-face on some of his most controversial views? If so, what does this mean for the person who is to succeed…
Fed's Ferguson on US currency
In the speech 'US currency' given on 28 September Roger Ferguson of the Federal Reserve said our hope is a smooth transition for the newly designed currency into daily cash transactions.
US payment system working well says Fed's Stern
The US payments system appears to be working well and there is no need for the Fed to significantly alter its role, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Gary Stern said on Thursday 29 September.
Greenspan farewell party set for December
Finance ministers and central bank presidents from the G7 nations have ensured Alan Greenspan's departure will not go unnoticed with a special session scheduled for December in London as a farewell party.
Fed's Kohn on inflation modeling
In the speech 'Inflation modeling: A policymaker's perspective' given on 29 September Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve said the low level of US inflation may reflect luck and structural economic change, not just good monetary policy.
SF Fed's Yellen on US economy and monetary policy
In the speech 'The US economy and monetary policy' given on 27 September Janet Yellen of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said the Fed must uphold its pledge to keep inflation subdued, suggesting US interest rates would continue to rise.
Santomero sees bounce back in US economy
Post-hurricane rebuilding will help the U.S. economy bounce back in 2006, Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Anthony Santomero said in comments published on Friday 30 September.
Fed's Greenspan on economic flexibility
In the speech 'Economic flexibility' given on 27 September Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said asset bubbles fuelled by "market exuberance" invariably burst and policy-makers cannot safely pierce them.
Bernanke sees 'small' impact from oil prices
Top White House economic adviser Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday 27 September that high energy prices are a burden on households and could ultimately restrain economic growth but so far the impact has been modest.
Bies on Basel II developments in the US
In the speech 'Basel II developments in the United States' given on 26 September Susan Schmidt Bies of the Federal Reserve said the Fed is still assessing the potential effects of proposed new international banking regulations on U.S. banks and hopes to…
Fed's Greenspan on mortgage banking
In the speech 'Mortgage banking' given on 26 September Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said though mortgage debt is rising, most Americans have built up so much equity in their homes that they could weather a price drop without serious harm.
Fed must focus on inflation says Hoenig
Kansas City Fed president Thomas Hoenig said on Monday 26 September that the damage to the US economy caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita can be shaken off and the Fed must focus on keeping inflation at bay to maintain stable growth.
Fed's Olson on challenges for the banking industry
In the speech 'Business trends and management challenges for the banking industry' given on 16 September Mark Olson of the Federal Reserve called on U.S. lenders to use care with "non-traditional" types of home mortgages such as interest-only and…
NY Fed's Rutledge on bank supervision
In the speech 'Bank supervision and financial center development' given on 1 September William Rutledge of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said the Federal Reserve's efforts as a supervisor have contributed to the strength and resiliency of our…
St Louis Fed names new first vice president
David A. Sapenaro, 42, has been named first vice president and chief operating officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
No formula for selecting Fed chair
With the US Senate having to confirm a new chair of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors soon, this article published on Tuesday 20 September asks what is more important to formulating successful monetary policies, profound study of economics or…