United States
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, Jan 2004
The recent improvement in the region's manufacturing sector continued into the new year, according to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, January 2004.
Fed's McTeer : if growth continues jobs will come
Robert McTeer, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said on Thursday e15 January that mployment growth has been disappointing but should rebound as long as the economy keeps growing at a healthy pace.
No inflation threat in US- Fed's Hoenig
President Thomas Hoenig of the Kansas City Fed spoke optimistically on Thursday 15 January about U.S. economic growth this year and said inflation would be kept under control by the slack in the labour market.
Dollar not hurting US economy- Atlanta's Guynn
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Jack Guynn said on Thursday 15 January that the US dollar's decline had been controlled and was not hitting the American economy.
New York Fed names five vice presidents
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has announced that its board of directors has approved the promotion of five vice presidents.
Federal Reserve Board - Beige Book, January 2004
The Federal Reserve released its January 2004 survey of Current Economic Conditions, known as the Beige Book, on 14 January. The survey suggested the rebound in the U.S. economy is gaining momentum, fuelled by last-minute holiday shopping in December.
Fed's Olson expects solid growth from US economy
Federal Reserve Board Governor Mark Olson said on Tuesday 13 January that first-quarter U.S. growth looked set to match the expected solid pace at the end of last year, but there was still no sign of inflation.
Fed's Bernanke: Monetary policy can be 'patient'
Ben Bernanke reiterated on Wednesday 14 January that, with interest rates at 45-year lows, monetary policy could remain "patient" particularly in the absence of inflationary pressures in the US.
Santomero: Reinventing America's Older Communities
In the speech 'Reinventing America's Older Communities' Anthony Santomero of the Philadelphia Fed called on urban planners and city governments to help slow urban sprawl and work to revitalize Americas older city centers.
Cleveland Fed president optimistic on economy
Sandra J. Pianalto, president of the Cleveland Fed, said Tuesday that jobs will be created with innovations in technology and there are many positive signs in the US economy.
Greenspan to testify on U.S. economy, 11 Feb
Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan will testify on the Federal Reserve's semiannual report on monetary policy to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on 11 February, the panel said on Wednesday.
Federal Reserve Board launches Fiscal Impact Tool
The Federal Reserve Board on Monday 12 January announced the launch of a new informational resource designed to help community economic developers evaluate development proposals.
Adobe Systems to use anti-counterfeit measures
Adobe Systems Inc. has acknowledged that it has added technology to its graphics software at the request of government regulators and international bankers to prevent copies of bank notes being made.
Kohler on building prosperity in the Americas
In a speech on 'Building Shared Prosperity in the Americas' given on 12 January, Horst Kohler of the IMF said that on the threshold of 2004, the world economy has decisively turned the corner, but we know that there are still risks.
Greenspan on globalization
In a speech on 'Globalization' given on 13 January, Alan Greenspan of the Federal Reserve renewed a warning that "creeping protectionism" could hurt the flexibility of the global economy, something that has played an important role in helping the United…
Fed's Ferguson on the Economic Outlook
In the a speech on the 'Economic Outlook' Roger Ferguson of the Federal Reserve said the macroeconomic fundamentals seem to be in place for an increase in the pace of economic growth.
Fed's Gramlich on rental housing challenges
In remarks on preserving and improving affordable rental housing, Edward Gramlich of the Federal Reserve said that there is no shortage of questions to be asked about rental housing, where significant challenges lie ahead.
Kansas Fed's Hoenig optimistic on 2004 growth
Kansas Fed President Thomas Hoenig said on Thursday 8 January that he expects robust and sustainable growth for the new year which should help improve employment levels.
IMF urges need for balanced budget plan in US
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday 7 January urged the United States to formulate a clear plan to balance its budget, saying tax cuts had given the economy only a modest lift.
Atlanta's Guynn looking to the long term
In a speech entitled 'Look to the Long Term' given on 5 January, Jack Guynn of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta said more balanced growth will likely continue in 2004 as labor markets gain strength.
St Louis Fed's Regional Economist, January 2004
The Quarterly Review of Business and Economic Conditions, The Regional Economist, January edition from the St Louis Fed includes the article "Another jobless recovery" which asks whether the U.S. economy is undergoing fundamental changes.
Finance chiefs to meet in Florida on February 6
G7 finance chiefs and central bank governors will meet in Florida for a two-day summit from February 6, the US Treasury has announced.
Bernanke says current US money stance appropriate
In the speech 'Monetary Policy and the Economic Outlook: 2004' given on 4 January Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said that the Fed is right to keep interest rates at the current45-year lows.
Fed's Guynn says deflation threat low
Atlanta Fed President Jack Guynn said Monday the risk of wholesale price declines in the U.S. economy is now much lower.