Should the Fed cut interest rates to make it cheaper for the federal government to borrow?
President Trump has said repeatedly that he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to bring down…
Remarks by Janet L. Yellen on the future of the Fed: Central bank independence and fiscal dominance
I’m pleased to serve on a panel on the future of the Fed. My focus will be on…
Remarks by Janet L. Yellen on receiving the inaugural Janet L. Yellen Award for Excellence in Public Service from CSWEP
Good evening, everyone. Thank you so much for being here tonight. Thank you so much, Linda [Tesar], for…
What would happen if Congress repealed the Fed’s authority to pay interest on reserves?
Some in Congress have proposed a repeal of the Federal Reserve’s authority to pay interest on bank reserves.…
Who has to leave the Federal Reserve next?
The leadership of the Federal Reserve has undergone substantial turnover in the past few years, both at the…
Comments on proposed modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this comment letter on the joint agency proposal regarding the Supplementary Leverage…
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr: Booms, busts, and financial regulation
The Federal Reserve and Trump-appointed financial regulators are making significant changes to bank and other financial regulations imposed…
A proposal from Ben Bernanke
Effective communication about what the Federal Reserve sees in the economy and how it plans to respond helps…
Europe’s economy is at a crossroads. Will it take the right path?
The European economy stands at a crossroads. The Competitiveness Compass adopted in late January by the European Commission…
Jake Sullivan on the US international economic agenda: An update
In April 2023, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan outlined the U.S. international economic agenda at the…