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Latest news and analysis of the Federal Reserve

Bernanke: Weakness continues
Bernanke: Weakness continues
Dec 1: Fed chief says economic outlook remains weak, and the Fed will continue to use its tools to fight the crisis - but rate cuts may not be coming. more
3 European central banks slash rates
9:43am: BoE and Swedish Riksbank cut bank rates to 2%, while ECB chops key lending rate to 2.50%. more
N.Y. Fed begins new president search
Dec 1: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York launches a search for a new president as Timothy Geithner prepares for the role of Treasury secretary. more
Fed official: 'Poor' economy likely to last
Nov 21: Head of Chicago branch says U.S. economic weakness could last beyond next year; counterpart sees uptick sooner. more
All Fed News
Economic Calendar
Economic Calendar
Date
Event
Dec 5 
 Employment Situation (Nov , 2008)
Dec 5 
 Consumer Credit (Oct , 2008)
Dec 9 
 ICSC-Goldman Store Sales (wk12/6 , 2008)
Dec 9 
 Redbook (wk12/6 , 2008)
Dec 9 
 Pending Home Sales Index (Oct , 2008)
Dec 10 
 MBA Purchase Applications (wk12/5 , 2008)
Dec 10 
 Wholesale Trade (Oct , 2008)
Dec 10 
 EIA Petroleum Status Report (wk12/5 , 2008)
Dec 10 
 Treasury Budget (Nov , 2008)
Dec 11 
 Jobless Claims (wk12/6 , 2008)
7 Economic Factors
7 economic indicators
 
Manufacturing (ISM)Contraction - 2nd straight month.Jan. 2
Leading IndicatorsPoints to 'contraction.'Dec. 18
Consumer ConfidenceA gain - but still at historically low levels.Dec. 30
Industrial ProductionSlight bounce back.Dec. 15
Inflation (CPI)Deflation concerns emerge.Dec. 16
Retail SalesSharp drop.Dec. 12
Job GrowthEmployers cut 240,000 jobs in October.Dec. 5
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Guiding the post-war Fed
Fed Chairmen since 1951
Fed chairmen since 1951 (gallery)

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