Fed watching for financial shocks as risks build: Brainard
US stock markets remain near record highs despite a sharp increase in volatility this year, brought on in part by uncertainty over how the Fed might react to the fiscal boost and an economy that is expected to heat up.
Apr 04, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
Janet Yellen to step down from Federal Reserve board
Yellen's decision gives Trump in his first year in office the chance to fill five positions on the Fed's seven-member board, in addition to picking Powell to be the next Fed chairman.
Nov 21, 2017, 07:14 AM IST
US Fed looks unlikely to hike next week after Brainard warning
The Federal Reserve should avoid removing support for the U.S. economy too quickly, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said on Monday in comments that solidified the view the central bank would leave interest rates unchanged next week.
Sep 13, 2016, 01:37 AM IST
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
The US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark short-term interest rates unchanged as widely expected, noting that "global economic and financial developments continue to pose risks" to the US economy.
Mar 17, 2016, 04:18 AM IST
