Ben Bernanke

Janet Yellen says Fed rate hike likely appropriate in coming months

The Federal Reserve should raise interest rates "in the coming months" if the economy picks up as expected and jobs continue to be generated, U.S. central bank chief Janet Yellen said on Friday, bolstering the case for a rate increase in June or July.

May 28, 2016, 21:20 PM IST

Hedge fund Citadel hires Bernanke as consultant

Former US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has been hired as a consultant by the Citadel hedge fund, the company announced Thursday.

Apr 16, 2015, 22:32 PM IST

No Fed fireworks expected at Jackson Hole

Flashes of illumination rather than fireworks are expected at this week`s annual meeting of top central bankers and economists in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Aug 17, 2014, 19:05 PM IST