United States

Santomero on The Economic Outlook

SPEECH - In the speech 'The Economic Outlook - Technology on the Horizon' Anthony Santomero of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said he expects 2003 to be a transition year for the national economy on the path to sustained expansion. Stimulative…

No way to run the world's biggest economy

ARTICLE - The article says that the US economy needs a sizeable short-term stimulus to prevent deflation. While the Federal Reserve has led the way, the chronic shortage of saving in the US has reduced policy options, including the possibility of tax…

Broaddus sees recovery continuing in 2003

Richmond Federal Reserve President Alfred Broaddus on Thursday said he saw the U.S. recovery rolling ahead this year, while cautioning that risks still lurked, such as a long war with Iraq and the seven-week-old Venezuelan workers' strike.

Federal Reserve Press Release

PRESS RELEASE - The Federal Reserve Board today received results from further testing conducted by the State of North Carolina, under the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control. It showed no anthrax bacteria present on a sample from a piece of mail…

Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, January 2003

REPORT - The Federal Reserve Beige Book released 15 January described economic activity across the US as remaining "sluggish" but also cited various, though modest, signs of a pick-up in activity, high-lighting scattered reports of a fragile turnaround…

Hot Topics from the Dallas Fed, January 2003

REPORT - The latest Hot Topic from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 'Can the World Economy Give Ours a Boost?' looks at whether we're going to see a surge in foreign economies that might pave the way for more growth in the United States. It discusses…

Parry on policymaking in a global context

SPEECH - In the speech 'Policymaking in a Global Context' Robert Parry of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco said given the growing interdependence of national economies and macroeconomic policies, it has become increasingly important to pay…

Volcker airs concerns about volatility of ex rates

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker voiced concern Monday that too little attention is paid to the volatility of exchange rates. He also said the US economy had left itself exposed as to whether a future correction of the current account deficit…

Ferguson on financial engineering and stability

SPEECH - In the speech 'Financial Engineering and Financial Stability' Roger Ferguson of the Federal Reserve said discusses dynamic hedging of mortgages, risk measurement systems such as value-at-risk, and credit derivatives all examples of newer risk…

Olson on banking opportunities in Indian country

SPEECH - In the speech 'Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Indian Country' Mark Olson of the Federal Reserve said the importance of seeking banking opportunities to foster economic development in Indian Country is underscored by the…

Fed's Guynn: Probability of deflation 'very low'

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Jack Guynn said Monday the U.S. faces little chances of falling into the same deflationary trap that has ensnared Japan. His comments are broadly in line with many central bankers who have spoken in recent months…

Philadelphia Fed Business Review, 4th Quarter 2002

REPORT - The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has published its regular Business Review for the Fourth Quarter 2002. The current issue contains articles including, Forces shaping Philadelphia's future and A lifeline for the weakest link? Financial…

Economic Insights from the Dallas Fed Bank

PUBLICATION - In its regular Economic Insights publication, Volume 7 Number 3 2002, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas looks at the "Origins of the Chicago School of Economics" under Frank Knight. In the introduction Bob McTeer says "Frank Knight is one…

The Regional Economist, January 2003

PUBLICATION - The Quarterly Review of Business and Economic Conditions, The Regional Economist, January edition from the St Louis Fed contains an article 'One Rate but Different Results'. The target set by the FOMC for the federal funds rate applies to…

Economic Review from the Atlanta Fed Bank

PUBLICATION - The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has published its Economic Review for the fourth quarter 2002. The latest edition includes an article titled 'Reserve Requirements: A Modern Perspective'. The Fed often uses reserve requirement changes,…

New England Economic Review, Third Quarter 2002

PUBLICATION - Published quarterly by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the journal examines economic and public policy issues, as researched by the Bank's economists and others. The most recent edition of the New England Economic Review contains an…

Greenspan on issues for monetary policy

SPEECH - In the speech 'Issues for Monetary Policy' Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve said as we focus on the dangers of bubbles, deflation, and excess capacity, the marked improvement in the degree of flexibility and resilience exhibited by our…

Guynn on the economic outlook for 2003

SPEECH - In the speech 'The Economic Outlook for 2003' Jack Guynn of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta described the current recovery as "one of a kind" which followed a "unique" downturn. He expects moderate economic growth over the period immediately…

Minehan on the economic outlook

SPEECH - In the speech 'Annual Economic Summit and Outlook' Cathy Minehan of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston said the recovery was well positioned to continue, moderately but steadily. She emphasised that patience was needed but that the further…

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