Crash Course
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the...
Curated Video
The Federal Reserve
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
Economics Explained
Is Inflation Finally Coming To an End? | Economics Explained
Inflation has been perhaps the single biggest issue facing the global economy over the past year and has proven far more persistent than most people originally assumed. But with central banks around the world all raising interest rates,...
Economics Explained
Do Bank Failures Always Cause Recessions? | Economics Explained
Jean-Edouard Colliard is a financial regulation professor at HEC Paris. He previously worked as Economist at the European Central Bank where he gave policy advice to the ECB, including at the highest level. The video describes the recent...
Hip Hughes History
The Federal Reserve Act Explained
The 1913 Federal Reserve Act created the modern day Federal Reserve system. In this lecture we explain the basics of what the law did and how the Fed influences the economy. Perfect for APGOV students or anyone seeking an overview of US...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
How the Federal Reserve's QE Has Contributed to Inequality
People in America get really angry at the Federal Reserve and at the "money system" in general during economic crises. The Fed draws hostility because of its power, its insulation from democratic accountability, its lack of transparency,...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Pains of Global Rebalancing
In part 3 of INET's interview with Ha-Joon Chang, he says that as the United States stumbles in its role of "buyer of last resort," exporting countries like Germany and Japan have to do the job of rebalancing because structural...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Why Greenspan Knew, But Didn’t Act
In conversation with Institute President Rob Johnson, Sebastian Mallaby — Paul Volcker Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of a new book on Alan Greenspan’s tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve — parses...
Curated Video
Potential political implications of the Federal Reserve rate cut
Questions remain about whether or not there will be any political implications because of the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates less than 50 days before an election. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Fed Has to Pause in Wake of SVB, iCapital's Amoroso Says
"There is a broader problem," iCapital Chief Investment Strategist Anastasia Amoroso says in response to a question about the SVB crisis during an interview on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Bloomberg
King Dollar Is Back, HSBC's Chew Says
Joey Chew, head of Asia foreign exchange research at HSBC, discusses the outlook for the dollar, European and Asian currencies, and central banks' policies. She speaks with David Ingles, Yvonne Man and Rishaad Salamat on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Pimco's Clarida Says Fed Might Be Done With Hiking Rates
"The Fed could well be done" with raising interest rates, Richard Clarida, global economic advisor at Pacific Investment Management Co. (Pimco) and former Federal Reserve vice chairman, says on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bloomberg
Northern Trust AM Sticking to 'Cautious Positioning'
Wouter Sturkenboom, chief investment strategist for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at Northern Trust Asset Management, explains why he's maintain an overweight to cash. and discusses the outlook for markets and central...
Bloomberg
Fed Takes Backseat to Treasury Refunding
Wall Street bond dealers expect the US Treasury to unveil another round of increases this week to its note and bond auctions. Kailey Leinz reports on "Bloomberg The Open."
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Bloomberg
Inflation Coming Down, Low Growth Ahead: Pimco's Browne
Erin Browne, Pimco portfolio manager for multi-asset strategies, says she expects additional financial condition tightening through next year during an interview with Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg The Open."
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Bloomberg
Bank of Canada Keeps Rates at 5%, Highest in 22 Years
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark overnight lending rate at 5% on Wednesday the highest level in 22 years. The pause was expected by markets and economists, and marks the fourth time officials sat on the sidelines during this rate...
Bloomberg
KKR Sees Opportunities in High-Yield Bonds as Fed Pauses
KKR is seeing more opportunities in high-yield bonds and is selling some floating-rate debt as the Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes. Olivia Raimonde has more on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Bloomberg
Federal Reserve Likely at Interest-Rate Peak Already, Saxo Says
John Hardy, head of foreign exchange strategy at Saxo, discusses Federal Reserve policy and the implications for the dollar. Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said the central bank is close to wrapping up its aggressive tightening...
Bloomberg
Mester Says Fed Rates Likely Near or at 'Holding Point'
"Regardless of the decision made at our next meeting, if the economy evolves as anticipated, in my view, we are likely near or at a holding point on the funds rate," Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester says during...
Bloomberg
Powell Says Fed Policy Is Not 'Too Tight' Right Now
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says evidence points to the economy handling much higher rates during an interview with David Westin at the Economic Club of New York.
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Bloomberg
Protesters Removed After Interrupting Powell Speech
Climate activists interrupted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech before the Economic Club of New York. Mike McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Bloomberg
Powell Says Fed Has to Let Rise in Yields Play Out
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says US fiscal policy is on an unsustainable path during an interview with David Westin at the Economic Club of New York.
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Fed's Powell: Yield Rise Could Mean Less Need to Hike
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the rise in US bond yields could mean less need to hike rates during an interview with David Westin at the Economic Club of New York.
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