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The right fix for the Fed
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) The right fix for the Fed
Not all bubbles present a risk to the economy
ft.com — T here is increasing concern that we may be experiencing another round of asset-price bubbles that could... pose great danger to the economy. Does this danger provide a case for the US Federal Reserve to exit from its zero-interest-rate policy sooner ... (more) Not all bubbles present a risk to the economy

Federal Reserve Latest Blog Posts

The Wrong Jobs Summit
The Fed’s Folly
120 minutes ago at Bear Mountain Bull
Fed Makes More And More Money By Making Money
7 hours ago at Stefan Karlsson's blog
If Bernanke Did Not Know the Fed's Mission, Would That Be News?
8 hours ago at Angry Bear
FRED on your home page
12 hours ago at Marginal Revolution
Mishkin Defend Bubbles (and of Course, the Fed)
Mishkin Defend Bubbles (and of Course, the Fed)
nakedcapitalism.com — The press becomes more surreal with every passing day. If we didn’t all have a stake in... the outcomes, this would make for great theater. First we have the absurd spectacle of bankers claiming that they are doing God’s work. Great! Then ... (more) Mishkin Defend Bubbles (and of Course, the Fed)
The Fed is sending gold higher
The Fed is sending gold higher
blogs.reuters.com — Is gold going to $6,300? Dylan Grice, an analyst with Societe Generale, says it’s possible, given the... decline in central bank credibility. But investors need to keep one thing in mind: Gold is merely a vehicle to protect the purchasing power of ... (more) The Fed is sending gold higher
The Right Reform for the Fed
alephblog.com — Ben Bernanke has an editorial in the Washington Post that attempts to defend the Fed. Here is... my discussion of his editorial: These matters are complex, and Congress is still in the midst of considering how best to reform financial regulation. I am concerned, however, that a number of the ... (more) The Right Reform for the Fed
Why Are Banks Holding So Many Excess Reserves?
Why Are Banks Holding So Many Excess Reserves?
aleablog.com — Fed paper by Todd Keister and James McAndrews Why Are Banks Holding So Many Excess Reserves? The... quantity of reserves in the U.S. banking system has risen dramatically since September 2008. Some commentators have expressed concern that ... (more) Why Are Banks Holding So Many Excess Reserves?
UPDATE: China: Loose US Policy, Weak USD Creating Speculation
online.wsj.com — BEIJING -(Dow Jones)- China's chief banking regulator on Sunday sharply criticized loose U.S. monetary policy, including the... weak U.S. dollar, saying the situation is creating massive speculation in global asset markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve's ... (more) UPDATE: China: Loose US Policy, Weak USD Creating ...
Audit The Fed Effort Under Threat In House
Audit The Fed Effort Under Threat In House
huffingtonpost.com — A bipartisan effort to force transparency on the Federal Reserve is suddenly in jeopardy after a House... Financial Services Committee member introduced an amendment that would let the multi-trillion dollar organization continue throwing tax dollars ... (more) Audit The Fed Effort Under Threat In House
The Fed in a Corner
economistsview.typepad.com — Over the years, I have warned a seemingly countless number of undergraduates that Fed's hold on monetary... independence was tenuous at best. Independence is not guaranteed by the Constitution. Congress made the Fed, and Congress can unmake the Fed. The ... (more) The Fed in a Corner
November 9, 2009
federalreserve.gov — Release Date: November 9, 2009 For immediate release The Federal Reserve Board on Monday said that 9... of the 10 Bank Holding Companies (BHCs) that were determined in the Supervisory Capital Assessment Program (SCAP) earlier this year to need to ... (more) November 9, 2009
All bubbles are equal, but some bubbles are more equal than others
creditwritedowns.com — Columbia University Professor and former Federal Reserve official Frederic Mishkin wrote a much-discussed Op-Ed in the Financial... Times yesterday. In it, he asks Are potential asset-price bubbles always dangerous? He answers this question with a no, ... (more) All bubbles are equal, but some bubbles are more equal ...
Anil K. Kashyap and Frederic S. Mishkin: The Fed Is Already Transparent
online.wsj.com — ANIL K. KASHYAP AND FREDERIC S. MISHKIN Under the banner of increasing Federal Reserve transparency, Congressman Ron... Paul has sponsored a bill that would subject the Fed's monetary policies to an audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). ... (more) Anil K. Kashyap and Frederic S. Mishkin: The Fed Is ...
Dodd's reform plan takes aim at the Fed
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Dodd's reform plan takes aim at the Fed
Obama has lost his way on jobs
ft.com — The past week brought news of US double-digit unemployment and the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain near-zero... interest rates . Both pieces of news expose the inadequacy of US economic policymaking. The Obama administration’s stimulus policies ... (more) Obama has lost his way on jobs
Why The Federal Reserve Needs To Be Independent
moneywatch.bnet.com — There are several bills that have been proposed in Congress directed at the Federal Reserve. The two... most prominent proposals are Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd’s bill to take away most of the Fed’s regulatory authority , and ... (more) Why The Federal Reserve Needs To Be Independent
Judy Shelton: The Fed's Woody Allen Policy
Judy Shelton: The Fed's Woody Allen Policy
online.wsj.com — JUDY SHELTON In the Woody Allen film "Annie Hall," the main character tries to explain irrational relationships... by recounting an old joke. "This guy goes to a psychiatrist and says, 'My brother's crazy, he thinks he's a chicken.' The doctor says, ... (more) Judy Shelton: The Fed's Woody Allen Policy
US Federal Reserve: An eclectic aviary
US Federal Reserve: An eclectic aviary
ft.com — Ben Bernanke At the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting last week, Ben Bernanke pulled off a minor coup,... with the chairman crafting a statement that bridged the gap between the US central bank’s noisy hawks and vociferous doves – for now. (more) US Federal Reserve: An eclectic aviary
Economists Opposing Fed Audit Have Undisclosed Fed Ties
Economists Opposing Fed Audit Have Undisclosed Fed Ties
huffingtonpost.com — As the debate over an audit of the Federal Reserve intensifies in the House, one camp is... trotting out eight academics that it calls a "political cross section of prominent economists." A review of their backgrounds shows they are anything but. In a ... (more) Economists Opposing Fed Audit Have Undisclosed Fed Ties
Rep. Alan Grayson Passes Bill to Audit the Fed (video)
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Rep. Alan Grayson Passes Bill to Audit the Fed (video)
youtube.com — Rep. Alan Grayson argues in support of the Paul-Grayson amendment, which would subject the Federal Reserve to... a complete audit. The amendment later passed th... (more) Rep. Alan Grayson Passes Bill to Audit the Fed (video)
Ron Paul - The Kudlow Report, 11/30/09 (video)
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Ron Paul - The Kudlow Report, 11/30/09 (video)
youtube.com — On Monday night, Congressman Paul appeared on CNBC to debate former ITC chief economist Peter Morici over... the Federal Reserve's role in the economy and the n... (more) Ron Paul - The Kudlow Report, 11/30/09 (video)
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