Charles Plosser
SF Fed plays down role of structural unemployment
San Francisco Federal Reserve note supports view that monetary policy can address high US unemployment
CIC’s Zhou calls on Congress, not Fed, to spend
China Investment Corporation’s Zhou Yuan says further quantitative easing will not cure United States’ unemployment problem; Fed expected to unveil more asset purchases, despite dissent
Philly Fed promotes Prichard to first vice-president
Philadelphia Fed appoints Blake Prichard to succeed William Stone Jr as first vice president and chief operating officer at central bank
The dangers of Bernanke’s calls for change
Fed chairman Ben Bernanke’s calls for more research into areas of economics underexplored by central bankers is commendable, but translating this into policy has its risks, writes Claire Jones
Fed cannot bear full burden of job creation: Fisher, Plosser
Regional Federal Reserve presidents Richard Fisher and Charles Plosser say loosening monetary stance further will not cure unemployment ills; monetary policy no panacea for macroeconomic problems
Too much expected of central banks: CentralBanking.com poll
CentralBanking.com poll shows more than 66% of readers think monetary authorities cannot be expected to boost growth and protect price stability
Interview: Charles Plosser
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia talks to Claire Jones about financial reform, how monetary policymaking needs to change and the dangers of assuming central bankers can remedy all economic ills.
King takes firm line on QE, direct lending
Bank of England governor Mervyn King says small businesses’ problems won’t be solved by direct help from the central bank; stresses that banks will be weaned off liquidity support
FOMC faces tricky task in avoiding another bubble
FOMC officials’ pessimism about conditions highlights challenge central bank faces in fulfilling its dual mandate
ECB handled Greek crisis well: CentralBanking.com readers
CentralBanking.com poll shows more than 40% approval rating for European Central Bank’s handling of the Greek debt crisis
EXCLUSIVE: We must review how monetary policy impacts prices, says Plosser
President of Philadelphia Fed says central bankers need to rekindle research into monetary transmission in order to better understand relationship between monetary policy and inflation
Interview: Charles Plosser
President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve tells Central Banking Publications why central banks must review how monetary policy translates into inflation; warns against viewing monetary institutions as omnipotent
EXCLUSIVE: We must accept central banks’ limitations, says Fed’s Plosser
Philadelphia Federal Reserve president warns mistaken view of central banks as omnipotent risks damaging their credibility
Bank’s Posen stoutly defends ECB bond purchases
Bank of England rate-setter Adam Posen slams critics who claim bond purchases will impinge upon central bank’s independence; says given low interest rates, bond purchases are essential monetary policy tool
Philly Fed's Plosser: Fed acted on contagion fear
Philadelphia Federal Reserve's Charles Plosser says swap lines were re-opened on concern over impact of eurozone debt crisis on US banks
Philly Fed's number two to step down
Philadelphia Federal Reserve first vice president William Stone plans to step down towards the end of this year
Republicans propose end to Fed's quasi-fiscal activity
Senate Republicans leak alternative regulatory proposals calling for an end to Fed’s involvement in shoring up broad sectors, central bank cannot lend to firms with solvency problems under plans
Plosser slams Senate proposals on Fed reforms
Philly Fed president Charles Plosser criticises recent Senate bill for politicising Fed appointments
Plosser, not Bernanke, the biggest market mover
Philadelphia Fed president Charles Plosser had the largest impact on treasury yields with his speeches last year according to leading consultancy
Philly Fed’s Plosser tears output-gap reliance apart
Philadelphia Fed’s Plosser cautions against rocking the policymaking boat
Plosser defends regional Feds’ rate-setting role
Regional Fed presidents’ votes help link monetary policy with Main Street
Plosser attacks Fed liquidity support
Philadelphia Federal Reserve president says central bank has gone “far beyond” Bagehot’s lender-of-last-resort tenet, should accept nothing but Treasuries
Post-downturn, Fed's Plosser wants pacy hikes
Philadelphia Fed head says raising rates fast will be key
Plosser joins district criticism of Fed
Charles Plosser, the president of the Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, added his voice to a growing chorus of discontent from regional banks over the policies of the Washington-based Federal Reserve Board.