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Latest news and analysis of the Federal Reserve

The Fed's stuck in the penalty box
The Fed's stuck in the penalty box
8:19am: The central bank has been playing shorthanded since the Bush years. Letting it do so much longer could ice the recovery. More

Fed's vice chairman to step down
Mar 1: After a 40 year career at the U.S. central bank, Donald Kohn will step down as the Fed's No. 2 in June.  More
Bernanke concerned about weak job market
Feb 24: The Fed chief tells Congress the economy is recovering, but employment is slow to rebound. He also softens stance on Fed regulation. More
Bernanke's audit olive branch
Feb 24: The Fed chief offers Congress more leeway for an audit, with an eye toward a deal to preserve monetary policy independence later. More
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Economic Calendar
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7 Economic Factors
7 economic indicators
 
GDPSecond reading shows 5.9% growth in Q4.March 26
Consumer ConfidenceTakes a tumble.March 30
Home PricesPrices down 18.2% in Q4.March 30
Inflation (CPI)Rising prices at the pump pushed overall consumer prices higher in January.March 18
Retail SalesUp 0.5% in January.March 12
Job Growth20,000 jobs lost in JanuaryMarch 5
Manufacturing (ISM)Sixth straight month of expansion.March 1
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Guiding the post-war Fed
Fed Chairmen since 1951
Fed chairmen since 1951 (gallery)

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