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Page 9 - Janet Yellen

US Fed's Yellen says job market strong, signs of wage growth

The unemployment rate, now at 4.6%, which is near what it was before the recession, says Janet Yellen

US Fed's Yellen says job market strong, signs of wage growth
Updated On : 20 Dec 2016 | 4:16 AM IST

Highlights: US Fed chief Yellen's news conference after FOMC meeting

This is a very modest adjustment in the path of the fed funds rate, and involves changes by only some of the participants

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2016 | 9:09 AM IST

Banking rules protect financial markets, should be kept in place: US Fed's Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen said existing banking rules could be tweaked but that they are mostly a benefit

Banking rules protect financial markets, should be kept in place: US Fed's Janet Yellen
Updated On : 15 Dec 2016 | 8:44 AM IST

Trump win not to change US Fed's course, could raise rates 'soon': Yellen

Donald Trump had said that he would replace Fed Chair Janet Yellen when her term expires

Trump win not to change US Fed's course, could raise rates 'soon': Yellen
Updated On : 18 Nov 2016 | 9:25 AM IST

Janet Yellen says Fed could raise interest rates 'relatively soon'

Yellen said the economy appeared on track to grow moderately, which would help bring about full employment and push inflation toward the Fed's 2% target

Janet Yellen says Fed could raise interest rates 'relatively soon'
Updated On : 17 Nov 2016 | 11:56 PM IST

Why isn't the Fed raising rates? It's complicated, says its chief

In a wide-ranging speech, Janet Yellen said the Fed was struggling to understand the behaviour of the labour market and the weakness of inflation

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2016 | 12:55 AM IST

'High-pressure' policy only way back from crisis, says Janet Yellen

US stocks posted further gains after Yellen's remarks, while the dollar dropped and Treasuries rose, pushing yields on the 2-year note to session lows

'High-pressure' policy only way back from crisis, says Janet Yellen
Updated On : 15 Oct 2016 | 12:36 AM IST

Yellen push froze US Fed rate hike call, for now

Minutes released Wednesday showed "several" indicated it would be appropriate to raise rates "relatively soon"

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Updated On : 14 Oct 2016 | 12:42 AM IST

For Janet Yellen, a September US Fed surprise could close confidence gap

The Fed is divided enough ahead of its rate meeting that a nudge from its most influential policymaker could make the difference

For Janet Yellen, a September US Fed surprise could close confidence gap
Updated On : 19 Sep 2016 | 11:50 AM IST

Central bankers unite in plea for govt help

Fed Chair Janet Yellen devoted the final page of her keynote talk on possible monetary policy reforms to a list of fiscal and structural policies

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Updated On : 29 Aug 2016 | 1:05 AM IST

Fed's Yellen says case for interest rate hike has strengthened

She said the case for raising US interest rates has strengthened in recent months as labour market and economy improved

Fed's Yellen says case for interest rate hike has strengthened
Updated On : 26 Aug 2016 | 7:49 PM IST

Wall St pares gains after Yellen comments

US Fed Reserve chair said the case for raising US interest rates has strengthened in recent months as labour market and economy improved

Wall St pares gains after Yellen comments
Updated On : 26 Aug 2016 | 7:41 PM IST

Caution before Janet Yellen's Jackson Hole speech crimps risk appetites

Risk markets were wary of the US central bank hinting at a near-term interest rate hike

Caution before Janet Yellen's Jackson Hole speech crimps risk appetites
Updated On : 26 Aug 2016 | 8:14 AM IST

Janet Yellen eyes public spending to plug $1-trillion gap

Hillary Clinton is proposing a $275 billion package for the nation's ageing infrastructure; Republican Donald Trump is calling for about twice that

Janet Yellen eyes public spending to plug $1-trillion gap
Updated On : 26 Aug 2016 | 12:21 AM IST

US Fed leaves rates unchanged, says risks to outlook reduced

The comments from US central bank opens door to resuming monetary policy tightening this year

US Fed leaves rates unchanged, says risks to outlook reduced
Updated On : 28 Jul 2016 | 7:56 AM IST

Janet Yellen makes 'uncertainty' new mantra as market doubts US Fed view

Fed policymakers' deepening uncertainty about their own projections has resulted in the central bank sending mixed messages

Janet Yellen makes 'uncertainty' new mantra as market doubts US Fed view
Updated On : 21 Jun 2016 | 2:13 PM IST

Bond traders say don't count out June hike after Yellen remarks

Yellen's remark that the Fed will raise rates "probably in the coming months" drove benchmark two-year note yields higher for a third consecutive week

Bond traders say don't count out June hike after Yellen remarks
Updated On : 30 May 2016 | 1:07 AM IST

Yellen hints at US Fed rate hike by July, urges caution

She seems on board with colleagues who say Fed should continue with policy tightening

Yellen hints at US Fed rate hike by July, urges caution
Updated On : 29 May 2016 | 9:59 AM IST

Yellen's comments spark rally

Sensex, Nifty add 1.8% each

Yellen's comments spark rally
Updated On : 30 Mar 2016 | 11:53 PM IST

Janet Yellen comforts world stocks with cautious rate rise whispers

The move pumped up the euro to its highest level in almost two weeks, MSCI world equity index rose 0.8%

Janet Yellen comforts world stocks with cautious rate rise whispers
Updated On : 30 Mar 2016 | 2:27 PM IST