Janet Yellen
Coverage of Janet Yellen in the Nexus archive.
- How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump
Jerome Powell navigated the US economy through extreme tumult during his eight years as Federal Reserve chair, guiding it through the pandemic and inflation, while also fighting off presidential efforts to undermine the Fed's independence. His approach to duty and public service will shape his legacy as a leader. Powell's term ends Friday.
- Treasury Market on Watch for Shift in Yellen-Era Debt Playbook
The U.S. Treasury market is closely monitoring potential changes in debt management strategies under Janet Yellen's leadership. The article highlights uncertainty about shifts in the 'Yellen-era' approach to federal borrowing and fiscal policy.
- Yellen calls Trump’s Powell investigation ‘most disturbing’
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized the Department of Justice’s investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a 'disturbing' attack on the Fed’s independence. She described President Trump’s actions as unprecedented and alarming.
- The quiet visual cue Powell employs to reinforce the Fed’s independence
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell uses purple ties to symbolize the Fed's nonpolitical stance amid tensions with President Donald Trump. The color choice avoids political associations of red and blue, emphasizing the central bank's independence. Powell's tenure, reappointment by President Joe Biden, and ongoing clashes with Trump over monetary policy are highlighted.
- Trump’s push to cut interest rates has echoes of ‘banana republic’, says Yellen
Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen criticized Donald Trump's push to cut interest rates, comparing it to a 'banana republic.' Yellen warned that lowering rates to reduce debt servicing costs could lead to inflation失控. Trump aims to slash rates to cut borrowing costs on the U.S. $39tn debt.