Fed to keep interest rate near zero for 2 years
The Federal Reserve sketched a dim outlook for the economy Tuesday, suggesting it will remain weak for two more years. As a result, the Fed said it expects to keep its key interest rate near zero...
View ArticleKocherlakota hinted at willingness to dissent
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota identified limits to Fed policy in a speech last year that suggested he might be willing to break ranks with his colleagues. On Aug....
View ArticleKocherlakota says no Fed stimulus needed
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota said Tuesday the U.S. economy didn’t need additional stimulus in August and probably won’t require more easing this month.
View ArticlePlosser says Fed risks going on ‘treacherous path’
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Plosser said that further efforts to boost economic growth could increase risks of rising prices and instability in financial markets.
View ArticleKocherlakota sees unemployment above 7% till late 2014
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota appears to be more pessimistic about unemployment than many of his colleagues on the Federal Open Market Committee.
View ArticleFed aims to ensure U.S. housing recovery
The Fed may concentrate on trimming purchases of Treasurys, while continuing to buy mortgage bonds to keep a lid on interest rates for home loans.
View ArticleFed to keep interest rate near zero for 2 years
The Federal Reserve sketched a dim outlook for the economy Tuesday, suggesting it will remain weak for two more years. As a result, the Fed said it expects to keep its key interest rate near zero...
View ArticleKocherlakota hinted at willingness to dissent
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota identified limits to Fed policy in a speech last year that suggested he might be willing to break ranks with his colleagues. On Aug....
View ArticleKocherlakota says no Fed stimulus needed
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota said Tuesday the U.S. economy didn’t need additional stimulus in August and probably won’t require more easing this month.
View ArticlePlosser says Fed risks going on ‘treacherous path’
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Charles Plosser said that further efforts to boost economic growth could increase risks of rising prices and instability in financial markets.
View ArticleKocherlakota sees unemployment above 7% till late 2014
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Narayana Kocherlakota appears to be more pessimistic about unemployment than many of his colleagues on the Federal Open Market Committee.
View ArticleFed aims to ensure U.S. housing recovery
The Fed may concentrate on trimming purchases of Treasurys, while continuing to buy mortgage bonds to keep a lid on interest rates for home loans.
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