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Federal Reserve chief comments on economy
1. Pan Greenspan walks into hearing room
2. Close-up session being opened
3. Back view of Greenspan testifying
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Alan Greenspan, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman. "To be sure, over time the current accommodative stance...
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USA: GREENSPAN CLAIMS PROSPERITY NOT AFFECTED BY SE ASIA PROBLEMS
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U-S prosperity is not threatened by the problems of Southeast Asia.
That's the assessment coming from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
He told members of a Congress panel on Thursday that the crisis is expected to...
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A pledge by the Federal Reserve to keep super-low interest rates for another couple of years has calmed investors jitters, sending stock markets around the world higher Wednesday.
HEADLINE: Fed's low rates pledge supports global stocks
CAPTION: A pledge by the Federal Reserve to keep super-low interest rates for another couple of years has calmed investors jitters, sending stock markets around the world higher...
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Bankers fear the impact of a US recession on European economy
1. Wide of Frankfurt skyline
2. Euro sign in front of European Central Bank tower
3. Street in central Frankfurt
4. Tilt up of Commerzbank tower
5. Wide of Deutsche Bank towers
6. Close up of Deutsche bank sign
7. Bull and Bear in front...
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN FEDERAL RESERVE BANK CHAIRMAN CONFERENCE
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US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan says the news on inflation is good, for now.
But he says the Fed is ready to raise interest rates to combat a possible inflation jump.
The head of America's central bank is...
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spent a second day on Capitol Hill, testifying before the Senate Budget Committee. Among other things, Yellen spelled out her views on the long-term decline in the labor participation rate. (May 8)
One day after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen told the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill that the job market is "far from satisfactory," she testified a second time, this time before the Senate Budget Committee.
Last week,...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that while 'a recession is possible,' he expects more economic growth in the second half of this year and into 2009.
Bernanke warns of possible recession
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says that while 'a recession is possible,' he expects more economic growth in the second half of this year and into 2009. (April 2) 2008
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Federal Reserve Board chairman on US economy
1. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan standing
2. Cutaway of Senator preparing for hearing
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"All told, the economy seems to have entered 2005 expanding at a reasonably...
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USA: NEW YORK: BRITISH CHANCELLOR GORDON BROWN VISIT
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown said on Friday the government would propose measures to create jobs and encourage investment in Northern Ireland as a way to bolster the peace agreement there.
He also said...
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Yellen: Fed to modestly reduce bond holdings
The Federal Reserve will begin shrinking the enormous portfolio of bonds it amassed after the 2008 financial crisis to try to sustain a frail economy. The move reflects a strengthened economy and could mean higher rates on mortgages and...
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN ON INTEREST RATES
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U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan thinks four interest rate hikes haven't slowed the national economy enough for his liking.
On Thursday Greenspan told the House Banking Committee that the threat of inflation is...
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WRAP Bernanke says recession could end in 2009, moderate rebound on Wall St
Washington D.C
1. Wide shot Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke greets Senators Dodd and Shelby ++MUTE++
2. Cutaway Bernanke ++MUTE++
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Ben Bernanke, Federal Reserve Chairman:
"As you are aware, the US economy is...
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USA: GREENSPAN CAUTIONS FUTURE CRISIS
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Words of caution from U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.
Greenspan said that now is the time to shore up the world's financial system before the next crisis hits.
Greenspan made his remarks before the Council on...
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UK market dips 2.3 percent as world markets tumble, Germany, France
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London, 17 March 2008 -
1. Wide shot skyscrapers in London's financial district
2. Wide of dealers on BGC trading floor
3. Various of dealers shouting
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) David Buik, BGC Partners:
"This has been the...
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Rescue plan challenged by lawmakers, watchdog
1. Wide of House Financial Services Committee hearing
2. SOUNDBITE (English) US Representative Maxine Waters (Democrat, California):
"The world is watching. Many communities are disadvantaged, we're losing the value of homes in...
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About two dozen protesters held a rally outside of the New York federal Reserve calling on the U.S. government to impose economic sanctions on the government of Ukraine. (Feb. 19)
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About two dozen protesters held a rally outside of the New York Federal Reserve calling on the U.S. government to impose economic sanctions on the government of Ukraine.
The United States...
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FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN COMMENT ON EUROPE ECONOMY
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Federal Reserve is prepared to take further steps to lift the US economy if it weakens. But he didn't signal any imminent action in testimony before a congressional panel on...
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WRAP Bush replaces Federal Reserve chairman
1. US President George W. Bush, Alan Greenspan (outgoing Chairman of Federal Reserve) and Ben Bernanke (Incoming Chairman of Federal Reserve) enter Oval Office
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President
"To lead this...
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USA: SOUTH KOREA'S FINANCIAL CRISIS COMES UNDER MICROSCOPE
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South Korea's financial crisis was coming under the microscope at the U-S Federal Reserve bank on Monday.
Executives from several major U-S commercial and investment banks met to decide whether or not they should extend...
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After the dramatic weekend takeover deal for a troubled Wall Street investment bank, President Bush says authorities are "on top of the situation."
HEADLINE: Wall Street turmoil - Bush: We're "on top of" it.
CAPTION: After the dramatic weekend takeover deal for a troubled Wall Street investment bank, President Bush says authorities are "on top of the situation." (March 17)
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Motley Fool analyst Bill Barker talks about the impact the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut will have on home buyers and automakers
HEADLINE: How will Fed rate cut affect consumers, Big 3?
CAPTION: Motley Fool analyst Bill Barker talks about the impact the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut will have on home buyers and automakers. (Dec. 17)
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The Anthrax Scare, Peru Bomb, Greece Bombs
The Anthrax Scare
The anthrax scare in the United States was not over either. In May, the U-S Federal Reserve reported about 20 pieces of mail tested positive for traces of anthrax in an initial screening. The tainted mail was discovered...
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WRAP Nikkei rises in early trading after Wall Street rally, Hang Seng, analyst
Tokyo, Japan - 17 September 2008
1. Various of screens at Tokyo Stock Exchange
2. Tilt down from screen to trading floor
3. Tokyo Stock Exchange sign
4. Top shot of traders
5. Various of screens
6. Wide of stock exchange
7. Top shot...
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Finance chiefs in discussion on communication challenges
The heads of the European Central Bank, the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan met on Tuesday in Frankfurt, Germany for a panel discussion focused on communication by central banks.
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