Who should have the final say over central banks?
The 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath vaulted central bankers from obscure technocrats to leading actors in the global economy.
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
The US stock market does better under Democrat presidents than Republicans – here’s what the data shows
A dip into historical data shows that the stock market has responded differently under Republican and Democrat presidents.
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Derek Holt lets fly with spirited note to investors
"Maybe Ben Bernanke can help out Mr. Trump with a lesson on the various factors leading up to the Great Depression," ...
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Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says
The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday. “I agree Trump ...
Federal Reserve Watch: Still On Track
An analysis of the Federal Reserve's recent $3.5 billion reduction in its securities portfolio, part of ongoing quantitative ...