Ben Bernanke
Fed's Bernanke on Basel II
In the speech 'Basel II: Its promise and its challenges' given on 18 May Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said federal banking regulators will press ahead on a sweeping plan aimed at improving risk management for the country's largest and most…
Fed's Bernanke on hedge funds and systemic risk
In the speech 'Hedge funds and systemic risk' given on 16 May Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said financial authorities must stay attuned to any potential risks posed by the growth of hedge funds, an investment domain of the wealthy that has become…
Comment: Inflation expectations
Ever since Milton Friedman's famous analysis of the "leads and lags" between interest rate changes and price- and output movements in 1961, the need for "forward-looking" monetary policy has been universally accepted.
How Bernanke's rate hikes could slam China
According to this article published Monday 15 May, China is realising the power of Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on its way to ruling the global economy.
Former Fed economist urges more transparency
There is cautious optimism that Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke will bring real transparency to the US central bank, this article published Monday 8 May says.
Bush sees no credibility problem for Bernanke
US President George Bush said in an interview on Friday 5 May that new Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke did not have a credibility problem.
Chairman Bernanke's clarity issue
According to this article published Thursday 4 May, while Ben Bernanke is unlikely to make radical changes in the statement issued after the next FOMC meeting, Fed watchers say he could aid his cause by eventually disclosing the central bank's forecasts…
Bernanke couldn't be clearer -- You hear that?
According to this article published on Wednesday 3 May, although virtually all reporters treat discussions at social events as being off-the-record, Ben Bernanke wasn't cautious enough about the ground rules when he chatted with journalists at the recent…
Fed's pause may send Asian currencies higher
With Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke signalling a pause in U.S. interest-rate increases, the spotlight is once again on Asia, according to this article published on Tuesday 2 May.
Comment: Bernanke slips up
Ben Bernanke has had to learn very fast indeed. An alleged "off the record" remark has triggered a frenzy in financial markets.
Markets misunderstand testimony says Bernanke
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke believes that the media and the markets have misinterpreted his words last week as a signal that the Fed would stop after one more rate hike, according to CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo on Monday 1 May.
Bernanke delivers 'There may come a time' speech
According to this article published on Friday 28 April , Fed chairman Ben Bernanke has given his version of Greenspan's "there may come a time" speech, suggesting the Fed could pause in its campaign to raise rates.
Fed's Bernanke on the outlook for the U.S. economy
In testimony 'Outlook for the U.S. economy' given on 27 April Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said that rising energy prices jeopardize a currently strong economy.
Bernanke prods Fed to review communication
According to the article "Bernanke prods Federal Reserve to review communication strategy" published on Wednesday 26 April , the Federal Reserve is preparing a comprehensive communication review. The examination will take months and seek a consensus…
Bernanke on community economic development
In the speech 'By the numbers: Data and measurement in community economic development' given on 20 April Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said more and better data about low-income communities are needed to advance development in those areas.
Indian central bank must let housing bubble be
This article published Thursday 20 April asks, is the Reserve Bank of India trying to prick the housing bubble, something that both Alan Greenspan and Ben Bernanke have shied from doing in the U.S.?
FOMC minutes suggest end to rate rises
According to the minutes of the Federal Reserve's meeting on 27-28 March released on Tuesday 18 April, policy-makers felt that the U.S. central bank was nearly finished raising interest rates, but remained worried about potential inflation risks.
Bernanke sees energy effects fading
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said in a letter published on Monday 17 April that the increase in energy prices since late 2003 will not have a lasting impact on U.S. inflation as long as the Federal Reserve conducts policy appropriately.
Fed's Bernanke on financial education
In the speech 'Financial education and the National Jump$tart Coalition Survey' given on 5 April Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve said financial literacy for both the young and old is a topic of vital importance to the nation's economic future.
Bernanke may prove hawk in dove's clothing
This article published on Wednesday 29 March reports that some commentators are saying the first few glimpses into the new Fed chairman's thinking suggest he may yet turn out to be more of a hawk than many predicted.
Understanding Fed statement is like child's play
According to this article published on Wednesday 29 March, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke didn't quite achieve his goal of full transparency in his first time at bat this week.
Comment: More of the same from Bernanke
The Fed completed its first monetary policy meeting under the chairmanship of Ben Bernanke on Tuesday 28 March. The 25 basis point increase - taking US rates to 4.75% - was a mere formality, but Fed watchers were preparing to pore over the accompanying…
Bernanke ponders his course
According to this article published on Thursday 23 March, the way ahead for the Fed's policy committee is less obvious now. The US central bank has a new captain, Ben Bernanke, several new crew members and an increasingly uncertain course to steer, it…
Dollar risk not 'worrisome' says Bernanke
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said in a 21 March letter that a possible decline in the dollar because of less foreign investment wouldn't have a "worrisome" effect on the U.S. economy.