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Fed foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and projected no rate hikes in 2019, dramatically underscoring its plan to be "patient" about any further increases.
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10 major banks pay $8.5bn to settle federal complaints of wrongful foreclosures
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2. Estate agent with for sale sign ++MUTE++
Washington, DC - 7 January 2013
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Chris Rugaber, Associated Press Economics Writer:
"Today ten big banks and...
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USA: US FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN ALAN GREENSPAN ADDRESSES PANEL
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U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sent the stock market spinning again today (Wednesday) as he told Congress that caution seems in order given the recent powerful advance in stock prices.
Stocks have fallen...
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USA: TREASURY SEEK QUICK APPROVAL FOR THE US TO REPLENISH THE IMF
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The U-S Treasury Secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman on Tuesday tried to assure Congress that serious efforts were underway to reform the global financial system.
Robert Rubin and Alan Greenspan appeared before a...
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Federal Reserve chief comments on economy
1. Pan Greenspan walks into hearing room
2. Close-up session being opened
3. Back view of Greenspan testifying
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Alan Greenspan, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman. "To be sure, over time the current accommodative stance...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday called for banking supervisors to pay 'close attention' to compensation practices as they examine the soundness of financial institutions.
HEADLINE: Bernanke: Exec compensation must be monitored
CAPTION: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday called for banking supervisors to pay 'close attention' to compensation practices as they examine the soundness of financial...
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USA: JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE: GREENSPAN TESTIMONY
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U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says that while inflation is in check the central bank should take preemptive action to prevent any threat to continued economic growth.
Some analysts believe that by using the word...
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USA: GREENSPAN CLAIMS PROSPERITY NOT AFFECTED BY SE ASIA PROBLEMS
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U-S prosperity is not threatened by the problems of Southeast Asia.
That's the assessment coming from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
He told members of a Congress panel on Thursday that the crisis is expected to...
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The Senate votes to let the Federal Reserve limit the fees that stores pay banks each time a shopper swipes a debit card. It's a victory for merchants in a long-running lobbying fight with banks.
HEADLINE: Swipe savings: Debit card fees trimmed
CAPTION: The Senate votes to let the Federal Reserve limit the fees that stores pay banks each time a shopper swipes a debit card. It's a victory for merchants in a long-running lobbying...
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In testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says protecting consumers from abusive practices involving mortgages, credit cards and other financial products is "vitally important."
HEADLINE:Bernanke looks to improve financial regulation
CAPTION: In testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says protecting consumers from abusive practices involving mortgages,...
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USA - Greenspan speaks on economy
The US economy is enjoying a virtuous cycle of subdued inflation and increasing productivity, but tighter monetary policy could be needed if demand for labour does not slacken, US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told Congress...
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A pledge by the Federal Reserve to keep super-low interest rates for another couple of years has calmed investors jitters, sending stock markets around the world higher Wednesday.
HEADLINE: Fed's low rates pledge supports global stocks
CAPTION: A pledge by the Federal Reserve to keep super-low interest rates for another couple of years has calmed investors jitters, sending stock markets around the world higher...
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Bankers fear the impact of a US recession on European economy
1. Wide of Frankfurt skyline
2. Euro sign in front of European Central Bank tower
3. Street in central Frankfurt
4. Tilt up of Commerzbank tower
5. Wide of Deutsche Bank towers
6. Close up of Deutsche bank sign
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN FEDERAL RESERVE BANK CHAIRMAN CONFERENCE
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US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says the news on inflation is good, for now.
But he says the Fed is ready to raise interest rates to combat a possible inflation jump.
The head of America's central bank is...
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spent a second day on Capitol Hill, testifying before the Senate Budget Committee. Among other things, Yellen spelled out her views on the long-term decline in the labor participation rate. (May 8)
One day after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill that the job market is "far from satisfactory," she testified a second time, this time before the Senate Budget Committee.
Last week,...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that while 'a recession is possible,' he expects more economic growth in the second half of this year and into 2009.
Bernanke warns of possible recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that while 'a recession is possible,' he expects more economic growth in the second half of this year and into 2009. (April 2) 2008
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Federal Reserve Board chairman on US economy
1. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan standing
2. Cutaway of Senator preparing for hearing
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"All told, the economy seems to have entered 2005 expanding at a reasonably...
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USA: NEW YORK: BRITISH CHANCELLOR GORDON BROWN VISIT
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said on Friday the government would propose measures to create jobs and encourage investment in Northern Ireland as a way to bolster the peace agreement there.
He also said...
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Yellen: Fed to modestly reduce bond holdings
The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of bonds it amassed after the 2008 financial crisis to try to sustain a frail economy. The move reflects a strengthened economy and could mean higher rates on mortgages and...
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USA/UK: STOCK MARKETS RECOVER FROM FALLS IN EARLY TRADING
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Stock prices on the New York exchange have recovered a bit from a morning plunge.
U-S stocks fell dramatically in early trade on Friday, after overnight comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan, warning the market had...
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US Federal Reserve to raise key interest rate
AP Television News
29 June 2006
1. NYSE trading floor
2. NYSE closing bell
3. Electronic board
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4. Wide shot US Federal Reserve Building
5. Tilt up US Federal Reserve Building
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN ON INTEREST RATES
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U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan thinks four interest rate hikes haven't slowed the national economy enough for his liking.
On Thursday Greenspan told the House Banking Committee that the threat of inflation is...
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The Federal Reserve decides to keep interest rates low, but also notes signs of improvement in the economy. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.
HEADLINE: Federal Reserve: Rates staying low
CAPTION: The Federal Reserve decides to keep interest rates low, but also notes signs of improvement in the economy. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Sept. 23)
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WRAP Bernanke says recession could end in 2009, moderate rebound on Wall St
Washington D.C
1. Wide shot Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke greets Senators Dodd and Shelby ++MUTE++
2. Cutaway Bernanke ++MUTE++
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"As you are aware, the US economy is...