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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.
Foreign central banks buying more US debt
Foreign central banks were big buyers of US debt in the latest week, swallowing up similar amounts of both Treasury and agency debt in what was the heaviest week of buying in 2-1/2 months, Federal Reserve data showed on Thursday 11 August.
New spokesman for the New York Fed
Peter Bakstansky has been the spokesman for the New York Fed for so long - 30 years, to be precise - that his impending retirement will be hard to get accustomed to, at least for any journalist.
Fed raises rates, maintains measured stance
The Federal Open Market Committee decided on Tuesday 9 August to raise its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3-1/2 percent. The FOMC maintained its measured stance on monetary policy accommodation.
US Treasury confident of China yuan moves
The Bush administration expects China will continue to move toward greater currency flexibility even though the steps taken so far have been small, a top Treasury Department official said.
Fed expected to raise rates again
It was expected that the Federal Reserve would increase US interest rates again for the tenth consecutive time at the conclusion of its FOMC meeting on Tuesday 9 August.
Study says euro could be top reserve by 2022
A paper published this week says the euro could replace the dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency within 20 years if Britain and other EU countries adopted the unit and the US currency continues to slide.
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.
Fed's Gramlich to join University of Michigan
The University of Michigan has selected Professor Edward Gramlich to serve as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, effective 1 September, with approval from the university's board of regents.
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.
US house prices suggest strong economy: Bernanke
White House economic adviser Ben Bernanke said on Friday 29 July that he thought strong U.S. housing prices reflected a healthy economy and thought it was unlikely there would be a national decline in prices.
SF Fed's Yellen on the economy and monetary policy
In the speech 'Views on the economy and implications for monetary policy' given on 29 July Janet Yellen of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said the Fed should keep raising interest rates to pull some of the stimulus out of the U.S. economy.
New York Fed's Economic Policy Review, Aug 2005
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York published the August 2005 edition of its Economic Policy Review on 25 July. The latest Review includes proceedings of the conference "Labor market developments in the United States and Canada since 2000" cosponsored…
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.
Buchholz named as a candidate for Fed seat
Todd Buchholz, an adviser to President Bush during the 2004 presidential campaign, is being considered by the White House for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board, reports said this week quoting sources close to the administration.
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, July 2005
The Federal Reserve published its July 2005 Beige Book survey on 27 July. According to the report the economy continues to expand in almost every area of the country with little or no additional price pressure.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Jul 2005
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, July 2005, activity in the region's manufacturing sector increased modestly.
Cleveland's Pianalto on importance of innovation
In a speech on 'The importance of innovation to our regional economy' given on 13 July, Sandra Pianalto, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland said America must learn to innovate better if it wants to secure its place in the global economy.
Fed launches online financial education project
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday 26 July launched a new online project with USA Today that teaches middle school and high school students about economics and personal finances by challenging them to construct a newspaper front page.
China yuan move helpful says Fed's Gramlich
US Federal Reserve governor Edward Gramlich has said China's decision to revalue its yuan currency was a positive step that should help reduce global economic imbalances.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, June 2005
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for June 2005 was +0.28 in June, up from -0.03 in May. Three of the four broad categories of indicators that make up the index - production and income, consumption and housing, and sales, orders, and inventories -…
Atlanta Fed's Barron on U.S. and global payments
In the speech 'Responding to change in U.S. and global payments' given on 19 July Patrick Barron of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said a large segment of the U.S. population loves to use checks and they will no doubt remain an important element in…