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Former Fed chief Bernanke and two others share Nobel economics prize
Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two others were awarded the Nobel economics prize for their research into how banks operate during financial crises. Bernanke, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig in the Read more
Former Fed chief Bernanke and two others win Nobel economics prize
Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two others were awarded the Nobel economics prize for their research into how banks operate during financial crises. Bernanke, Douglas Diamond and Philip Dybvig in the Read more
IMF chief says central banks must keep tightening despite recession risks
Global central bankers need to continue to raise interest rates despite a fragile global economic outlook, the head of a key global financial institution said Thursday. Speaking ahead of meetings Read more
Fed’s Jefferson, in first speech, says elevated inflation is his chief concern
Philip Jefferson, one of the three newest members of the Federal Reserve board of governors, on Tuesday used his first speech to say that high inflation was his biggest concern. Read more
Fed’s Jefferson, in first speech, says elevated inflation is his chief concern
Philip Jefferson, one of the three newest members of the Federal Reserve board of governors, on Tuesday used his first speech to say that high inflation was his biggest concern. Read more
Former Bank of England chief says new government has undercut other institutions
Former Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney said the U.K. government was undercutting other institutions. In an interview with the BBC, Carney said the tax cuts unveiled by Chancellor Kwasi Read more
At 68, NOAA’s chief says age and experience will help drive smart climate policy
When the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, one of the federal government’s premier research agencies, last year tapped Richard “Rick” Spinrad as its new administrator, he became — at 67 Read more
White House considering departure of Treasury chief Janet Yellen after the midterms, report says
The White House is weighing up the potential departure of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen after the midterms, according to a published report. Axios reported, citing people familiar with the matter, Read more
Burberry chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci to step down
Burberry Group PLC BRBY, +3.03% said that Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci will step down at the end of September, to be replaced by Daniel Lee. The U.K. luxury brand Read more