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Fed finally lifts key interest rate from near zeroFed finally lifts key interest rate from near zero
	Wed Dec 16, 2015 \| bigstory.ap.org The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates from record lows set at the depths of the 2008 financial crisis, a shift that heralds modestly higher rates on some...

U.S. employment report a green light for Fed interest rate riseU.S. employment report a green light for Fed interest rate rise
	Fri Dec 04, 2015 \| reuters.com U.S. employment increased at a healthy pace in November, in another sign of the economy's resilience, and will most likely be followed by the first Federal Reserve interest...

Credibility, 'gradual' approach at stake as Fed weighs rate riseCredibility, 'gradual' approach at stake as Fed weighs rate rise
	Mon Sep 14, 2015 \| reuters.com The U.S. Federal Reserve, facing this week its biggest policy decision yet under Chair Janet Yellen, puts its credibility on the line regardless of whether it waits or...

Fed sees improving economy, job market; September rate hike in viewFed sees improving economy, job market; September rate hike in view
	Wed Jul 29, 2015 \| reuters.com The U.S. economy and job market continue to strengthen, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday, leaving the door open for a possible interest rate hike when central bank...

U.S. inflation, housing data bolster rate hike argumentU.S. inflation, housing data bolster rate hike argument
	Fri Jul 17, 2015 \| reuters.com U.S. consumer prices rose for a fifth straight month in June as the cost of gasoline and a range of other goods increased, further signs of firming inflation that...

Fed says U.S. economy strong enough to handle rate hikeFed says U.S. economy strong enough to handle rate hike
	Wed Jun 17, 2015 \| reuters.com The U.S. economy is growing moderately after a winter swoon and likely strong enough to support an interest rate increase by the end of the year, but concerns remain over...

The left’s embrace of modern monetary theory is a recipe for disasterThe left’s embrace of modern monetary theory is a recipe for disaster
	Mon Mar 04, 2019 \| washingtonpost.com We’ve seen this movie before. There is widespread frustration with the performance of the economy. Traditional policy approaches are not delivering hoped-for results. A...

IMF warns Fed should delay rate hike until 2016IMF warns Fed should delay rate hike until 2016
	Thu Jun 04, 2015 \| reuters.com The U.S. Federal Reserve should delay a rate hike until the first half of 2016 until there are signs of a pickup in wages and inflation, the International Monetary Fund...

Fed on track to hike rates as economic headwinds wane: YellenFed on track to hike rates as economic headwinds wane: Yellen
	Fri May 22, 2015 \| reuters.com Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Friday said she expected the central bank to raise interest rates this year, as the U.S. economy was on course to bounce back from a...

Fed's Yellen flags rate hikes on 'meeting-by-meeting' basisFed's Yellen flags rate hikes on 'meeting-by-meeting' basis
	Tue Feb 24, 2015 \| reuters.com The Federal Reserve is preparing to consider interest rate hikes "on a meeting-by-meeting basis," Fed Chair Janet Yellen told a congressional committee on Tuesday, a subtle...

Controversial Quotes on Monetary Policy

Herman Cain "This is the worst jobs recovery since the Great Depression."
Herman Cain
Sep 15 2011
"This is the worst jobs recovery since the Great Depression."
Bachmann claims that the recent earthquake and following hurricane are messages from God to politicians
Michele Bachmann
Aug 29 2011

"I don't know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We've had an earthquake; we've had a hurricane. He said, 'Are you going to start listening to me here?' Listen to the American people because the American people are roaring right now. They know government is on a morbid obesity diet and we've got to rein in the spending."
"I don't believe that the economy is going to last. I think money is going to be toilet paper"
Glenn Beck
Feb 23 2011
"I don't believe that the economy is going to last. I think money is going to be toilet paper"
Glenn Beck "See if you notice any similarities of the Weimar Republic"
Glenn Beck
Aug 02 2010

"See if you notice any similarities of the Weimar Republic"

Yellen: Fed can't regulate BitcoinYellen: Fed can't regulate Bitcoin
Thu Feb 27, 2014
Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen discusses the complexities and regulatory obstacles of Bitcoin.
Jobs still big concern for YellenJobs still big concern for Yellen
Tue Feb 11, 2014
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, in testimony to Congress said the labor market recovery is still far...

In cautious testimony, Fed's Yellen says labor...In cautious testimony, Fed's Yellen says labor...
	Tue Feb 11, 2014 New Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday the labor market recovery is "far from complete"...

Janet Yellen Opening Statement (C-SPAN) - YouTu...Janet Yellen Opening Statement (C-SPAN) - YouTu...
	Thu Nov 14, 2013 Janet Yellen delivers her opening statement in the Senate confirmation hearing of her nomination to be...

President Obama nominates Janet Yellen to succe...President Obama nominates Janet Yellen to succe...
	Wed Oct 09, 2013 President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve's vice chair, Wednesday afternoon to...

Everything You Need to Know About Janet YellenEverything You Need to Know About Janet Yellen
	Tue Oct 08, 2013 Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) --- Bloomberg Television's Erik Schatzker examines the career of Janet Yellen,...

Yellen: Fed can't regulate BitcoinYellen: Fed can't regulate Bitcoin
	Thu Feb 27, 2014 Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen discusses the complexities and regulatory obstacles of Bitcoin.

Jobs still big concern for YellenJobs still big concern for Yellen
	Tue Feb 11, 2014 Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, in testimony to Congress said the labor market recovery is still far...