Paul Volcker, former Fed chairman, dies at 92
Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve known for his battles against inflation in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died. He was 92.
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Angry savers emailed Janet Yellen: We're getting crushed by low rates
Rock-bottom interest rates have pumped up stock prices, knocked down mortgage rates and supported the creation of countless unicorns in Silicon Valley. Savers, on the other hand, have been crushed by near-zero rates.
Janet Yellen on the economy: 'There is good reason to worry'
Janet Yellen is concerned the US-China trade war may end the longest economic expansion in American history.
Former Fed governors: US central bank must be independent
Four former heads of the Federal Reserve have warned that an erosion of the central bank's independence will undermine financial markets and damage the economy.
Janet Yellen says the Fed's next rate action may be a cut
Wall Street is anxiously reading the Federal Reserve's tea leaves about when it will next hike rates. Janet Yellen says the Federal Reserve could wind up cutting interest rates if the US economy slows down.
Fed chair Powell says he would not resign if Trump asked
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he would not resign if pressured to do so by President Donald Trump.
Trump launches new broadside against the Fed: 'I'm very unhappy'
For the third week in a row, President Donald Trump is criticizing Jerome Powell, the man he picked to lead the Federal Reserve.
Yellen defends Fed against Trump's attacks
Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen on Monday described President Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve as "damaging to the Fed and to financial stability."
Wells Fargo stock tumbles after harsh penalty from Fed
Wells Fargo stock is tumbling after the Federal Reserve's unprecedented punishment of the bank.
Yellen's historic legacy: Wise caution and a successful recovery
Millions of Americans are back to work, and they have Janet Yellen to thank.
