United States
Atlanta Fed's Guynn on corporate governance
In a speech on 'Ethical challenges in a market economy' given on 11 April, Jack Guynn of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act has helped restore trust in US corporations at a "very substantial" financial cost to some…
Fed's Bies on the economy and personal finances
In a speech on 'The economy and managing personal finances' given on 18 April, Susan Bies of the Federal Reserve said the US central bank must step up its vigilance against inflation but indicated that she believed "measured" interest-rate rises could…
Fed redesigns financial education website
The Federal Reserve announced on Monday 18 April that it has redesigned its financial education website to increase the use of Federal Reserve educational materials and promote financial education in the classroom.
Fed's Geithner on economic policy and productivity
In a speech on 'Economic policy and the sustainability of US productivity growth' given on 12 April, Timothy Geithner of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said imbalances in the US fiscal and current accounts could hurt future investment, productivity…
Interview with Philadelphia Fed's Santomero
Speaking this week in an interview Anthony Santomero, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, said we are looking at an economy that, if it continues to move in the direction and at the speed we think, we can continue to move on…
Richmond Fed names new Senior Vice President
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond named Dave Beck senior vice president and branch manager of the Baltimore Office on 14 April.
Fed's Kohn on the economic outlook
In a speech on 'Economic outlook' given on 14 April, Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve said bond buyers should beware of faster than expected interest rate increases.
Atlanta Fed's Barron on payment systems
In a speech on 'New remedies for a changing world of payments' given on 21 March, Patrick Barron of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said it is notable that the number of electronic payment transactions in the United States - for the first time -…
Oil, debt relief on G7 agenda says Snow
US Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Wednesday 13 April that global growth, debt relief and high energy prices will be key themes for a weekend meeting of G7 finance ministers.
Fed's Fisher 'comfortable' with rate increase pace
Richard Fisher, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said strong US growth has put inflation pressures in the spotlight but they still appear to be under control.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, April 2005
The Regional Economist, April 2005 edition from the St Louis Fed includes the article "The trickle-down effect of Basel II" which says the new banking accord could make survival for some regional and community banks more difficult. Also included is "So…
FOMC Minutes, 22 March
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's 22 March meeting published on Tuesday 13 April revealed FOMC members saw higher inflation risks and debated whether to dump language about sticking to a "measured" pace of rate increases.
Fed's Santomero stresses inflation vigilance
In an interview with USA Today, Philadelphia Fed President Anthony Santomero said the US economy was "in good shape and growing at a good pace, not too fast so as to create all these imbalances and pressure on prices, but clearly moving slightly above…
Fed's Greenspan on consumer finance
In a speech on 'Consumer finance' given on 8 April, Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said the success of financial services industries in expanding credit availability has significantly helped the U.S. economy.
Richmond Fed launches redesigned website
The Richmond Fed has redesigned its website. The revisions to the site incorporate a fresh and updated look, the bank said, while improving the site's usability and better integrating information.
Fed's Bernanke on implementing monetary policy
In a speech on 'Implementing monetary policy' given on 30 March, Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said it is in the Federal Reserve's best interest to communicate effectively with financial markets.
Transparency, disclosure and the Federal Reserve
This ECB Working Paper published on Wednesday 30 March assesses the change in Federal Reserve policy introduced in 1999, with the publication of statements about the outlook for monetary policy (and later about the balance of risks) immediately after…
Chicago Fed National Activity Index, Feb 2005
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for February 2005 was +0.37, up from +0.13 in January. All four broad categories of indicators that make up the index made positive contributions last month, according to the CFNAI.
Adams nominated to U.S. Treasury post
U.S. President George Bush has picked Tim Adams as the Treasury's new under secretary for international affairs, the White House said on Wednesday 23 March.
Fed raises rates, retains 'measured' stance
The Federal Open Market Committee decided on Tuesday 22 March to raise its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 2-3/4 percent. In its statement the FOMC retained its "measured" stance on interest rate increases, adding that "pressures…
Fed expected to raise rates Tuesday 22 March
It was widely expected that the Federal Reserve would boost its target for the federal funds rate by another quarter-point at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Tuesday 22 March.
Fed's Greenspan on empowering communities
In a speech on 'Empowering communities, attracting development capital, and creating opportunities' given on 18 March, Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said better research is needed to gauge the success of programs that aim to lift communities out…
Greenspan shields Fed's political independence
During Alan Greenspan's 17 1/2 years as Fed chairman, he has toiled endlessly - and largely successfully - to shield the US central bank from assaults on its independence, whether from Congress or the White House, this article says.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Mar 2005
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, March 2005, activity in the region's manufacturing sector continues to expand, but at a slower rate than in February.