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Biden reappoints Jerome Powell as U.S. Fed chief

Business / Economy Nov 23, 2021

Biden reappoints Jerome Powell as U.S. Fed chief

The U.S. president said his decision would ensure stability and independence at the central bank, and avoid politicizing the role.

Biden hints at Fed chair pick soon as senators rush to chime in

Business / Economy Nov 17, 2021

Biden hints at Fed chair pick soon as senators rush to chime in

Biden is still deciding whether to reappoint Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell or replace him with Fed Gov. Lael Brainard, as key senators wade in with their views.

Fed’s Lael Brainard paints dark picture of U.S. economic outlook, urging more support

Business / Economy Jul 15, 2020

Fed’s Lael Brainard paints dark picture of U.S. economic outlook, urging more support

The coronavirus induced a deep recession in the U.S. with more than 22 million jobs lost.

Nikkei climbs nearly 2% as yen keeps tumbling

Business / Financial Markets Feb 13, 2013

Nikkei climbs nearly 2% as yen keeps tumbling

The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rises nearly 2 percent as the yen tumbles against the dollar, helping Japan's exporting companies.

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