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Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that the Federal Reserve was left with few good options when it stepped in to shore up the largest U.S. financial institutions during the 2008 crisis. (April 12)
Headline: Bernanke defends Fed response to 2008 crisis
Caption: Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that the Federal Reserve was left with few good options when it stepped in to shore up the largest U.S. financial institutions during...
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Bernanke with Bear Sterns and JP Morgan chiefs testify before Senate Banking Committee
Washington, DC - 3 April 2008
1. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke walks into Senate hearing
2. Cutaway of Senate Banking Committee
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"Our financial system is extremely...
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Two ex Bear Stearns managers arrested, mortgage fraud, pressers
FILE: New York - 17 March 2008
1. Wide of entrance to Bear Stearns building
2. Close-up of Bear Stearns logo
New York - 19 June 2008
3. Pan of former Bear Stearns executive Ralph Cioffi, walking handcuffed with law enforcement...
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The Federal Reserve announced it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by lowering rates on mortgages and other consumer debt.
HEADLINE: Fed keeps rate at record low
CAPTION: The Federal Reserve announced it will spend up to $300 billion over the next six months to buy long-term government bonds, a new step aimed at lifting the country out of recession by...
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WRAP Bush, Paulson on economy after JP Morgan takeover of bank
1. US President George W. Bush in cabinet room surrounded by members of financial advisory community
2. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"One thing is for certain, we're in challenging times, but another thing is for...
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Badgered by lawmakers, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan denied the nation's economic crisis was his fault on Thursday but conceded the meltdown had revealed a flaw in a lifetime of economic thinking.
HEADLINE: Greenspan denies blame for crisis, admits 'flaw'
CAPTION: Badgered by lawmakers, former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan denied the nation's economic crisis was his fault on Thursday but conceded the meltdown had...
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says the current global financial crisis is a "once in a century credit tsunami" that policymakers did not anticipate.
HEADLINE: Greenspan: America in midst of a 'credit tsunami'
CAPTION: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says the current global financial crisis is a "once in a century credit tsunami" that policymakers did not anticipate....
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What Gives a Dollar Bill Its Value?
What makes a one hundred-dollar bill valuable? Here is an excellent, straight-forward animated video to help your learners grasp the concept of inflation and the purpose and policies of the Federal Reserve System.
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History of Money and Banking in the U.S.
Why was there a lack of confidence in the money and banking system of the early United States government? What historical events led to the establishment of the Federal Reserve System? Here you'll find reading materials and worksheets to...
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The Federal Reserve System Explained - Part 1/2
The Federal Reserve System is explained in this two-part video. The history of the Reserve System and its influence on the economy is described. This clip is very clear and uses graphs to help describe the principals of the Federal...
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The Federal Reserve and You: The Role of Congress in Supervision and Regulation
Congress is responsible for creating the laws for supervision and regulation expectations of the Federal Reserve. To find out all about it watch this short video.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: The Federal Reserve and You
A video featuring the role the Federal Reserve plays in supervising financial institutions across the United States for quality control.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: The Federal Reserve and You
A video highlighting the history behind the Federal Reserve's role in regulating financial institutions in the United States.
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Federal Reserve and You
A series of videos about the role of the Federal Reserve in the US banking system.
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Federal Reserve and You: Boom Times & Bubbles the Internet Age
A video that discusses how the 1980's was a time of deregulation and changes in the operation of the Fed. Learn about how the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act changed how the Fed did business. Also learn...
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Federal Reserve and You: Stagflation in the 1970s
Learn how inflation, high gas prices, a bad recession, and other issues gave rise to stagflation during the 1970's in this video. Also learn how the Federal Reserves was able to maximize employment, lower inflation, and spur economic...
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Federal Reserve and You: World War Ii Through the 1960s
Learn how the U.S. Government worked with the Fed to ensure interest rates stay low in order to finance World War II in this video. Also learn about the Federal-Treasury Accord which was reached to help the Fed strive to achieve low...
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Federal Reserve and You: The Fed's Role Today
A video explaining the Federal Reserves three major tasks that keep the American economy running. [2:30]
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Federal Reserve and You: Creation of the Federal Reserve
A video describing how banking failures led to the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Learn about its early history and how it has evolved into what it is today. [4:12]
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Federal Reserve and You: Payment Systems
A video describing one of the key roles of the Federal Reserve bank which is to ensure our payments are safe, secure, and efficient. Understand why it is important for the Federal Reserve to monitor the movement of money to support the...
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Federal Reserve and You: The People of the Federal Reserve System
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia talks about the people who work within the Federal Reserve System.
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Federal Reserve and You: Resources for Banks to Aid in Compliance
A lawyer with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis explains how banks are able to abide by banking regulations.
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Federal Reserve and You: The Safety and Soundness of Banks
An official with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta discusses measures the Federal Reserve has in place to protect the security and sustainability of American banks.
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Federal Reserve and You: The Transparency of the Federal Reserve
The Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System explains what mechanisms are in place to make certain that information is openly available to the public regarding the activities of the central bank.