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US Treasury Chief says economy has turned the corner
1. Medium shot Alan Greenspan, United States Federal Reserve Chairman, at Senate Budget Committee hearing
2. Wide shot Senators in panel listening
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Alan Greenspan, United States Federal Reserve Chairman:
"It's clear...
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Stocks tumbled on Tuesday after the Fed cut a key interest rate, trying to restore investor confidence clouded by recession fears. But analysts say the Fed's move may not be enough
HEADLINE: After rate cut, U.S. market roiled
CAPTION: Stocks tumbled on Tuesday after the Fed cut a key interest rate, trying to restore investor confidence clouded by recession fears. But analysts say the Fed's move may not be enough....
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+4:3 Standard Chartered to pay NY state $340M to settle Iran money probe
Shares in Standard Chartered PLC rallied on Wednesday after news that it had agreed to pay 340 (m) million US dollars to a New York state regulator to settle accusations that it hid illegal transactions with Iran and violated US...
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In one of his last speeches, Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Federal Reserve's willingness to make "tough but necessary decisions" was one of its greatest assets over the last 100 years. (Dec. 16)
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Joined by his two predecessors, Ben Bernanke marked the 100th anniversary of the Federal Reserve by reflecting on the bold actions past chairmen have had to take in the best interest of the...
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USA - Greenspan comments on economic turmoil
US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday (29/10) said this week's stock slide should dampen the unsustainable pace of the US economy.
SOT US Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan declaring before the congressional Joint...
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The Federal Reserve has decided to reduce its stimulus for the U.S. economy because the job market has shown steady improvement. The Fed will trim its $85 billion a month in bond purchases by $10 billion starting in January. (Dec. 18)
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The Federal Reserve has decided to reduce its stimulus for the U.S. economy because the job market has shown steady improvement.
The Fed will trim its $85 billion a month in bond purchases...
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USA: JAPANESE FINANCE MINISTER MIYAZAWA MEETS ROBERT RUBIN (2)
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U-S and Japanese officials have concluded high-level talks in San Francisco with no new policy commitments from Japan on how it plans to revive its sagging economy.
and new Japanese Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa told...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says America's recession "probably" will end this year if the government succeeds in bolstering the banking system.
HEADLINE: Bernanke: Recession could end in '09
CAPTION: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says America's recession "probably'' will end this year if the government succeeds in bolstering the banking system. Bernanke's comments came...
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US Fed chief paints favorable economic outlook
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cast a bright picture of the U.S. economy Wednesday and appeared to suggest that the Fed might consider a pause in its interest rate hikes next year to assess the impact of its credit tightening.
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Powell on unemployment and inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday before the Senate Banking Committee that very low unemployment rates no longer necessarily push up inflation. A relationship between the two existed "50 years ago" but that has gotten...
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Powell: unemployment, inflation relationship gone
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Powell on US unemployment and inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday before the Senate Banking Committee that very low unemployment rates no longer necessarily push up inflation. A relationship between the two existed "50 years ago" but that has gotten...
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Greenspan says trade deficits have not harmed US economy
1. US Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan enters
2. Audience
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Alan Greenspan, US Federal Reserve Chairman:
"Spreading globalisation has fostered a degree of international flexibility that has raised the...
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US markets recover slightly after heavy losses
1. Mid of traders
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Alan Valdes, DME Securities:
"In general we have a lot of problems. Not to mention in Europe. Europe is number one on our radar screen. Much more than this S&P downgrade because if Italy or...
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday that the United States' economic outlook has deteriorated and signaled that the central bank is ready to keep on lowering a key interest rate, as needed, to shore things up
HEADLINE: Bernanke ready to continue cutting rates
CAPTION: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday that the United States' economic outlook has deteriorated and signaled that the central bank is ready to keep on...
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USA: WASHINGTON: NEW 50 DOLLAR BILL UNVEILED
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The U-S has unveiled a new 50 dollar bill designed to make it tougher for counterfeiters - but easier for the visually impaired.
U-S Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin launched the note on Thursday, saying the new anti-forgery...
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Janet Yellen testifies to Joint Economic Committee hearing on economic outlook
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that the US economy was improving, but noted that the job market remained "far from satisfactory" and that inflation was still below the Fed's target rate.
Speaking to Congress' Joint...
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HK, Beijing, London, Frankfurt markets rally after Monday's falls
London, UK 18 March 2008
1. Wide of skyscrapers in London's financial district
2. Wide of BGC Partners trading floor
3. Various of dealers on trading floor
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Howard Wheeldon, BGC Partners:
"I think the Fed will cut...
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World stocks continue rise, comment from German analyst
1. Wide Frankfurt Stock Exchange
2. Various traders working
3. SOUNDBITE (German) Dirk Mueller, analyst, ICF Kursmakler:
"We're pushing a lot of these gains in the last hours from the Federal Reserve interest rate reduction. It gave us...
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USA: WASHINGTON: ALAN GREENSPAN ECONOMY SPEECH
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U-S Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said on Tuesday the economy surpassed expectations in 1996, but warned the good news on inflation may be ending as low unemployment leads to rising wage demands.
In his first...
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Bernanke says fiscal cliff standoff already hurting economy
1. Wide, US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke enters news conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Ben Bernanke, US Federal Reserve Chairman
"Clearly the fiscal cliff is having effects on the economy, even though we've not yet even reached...
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WRAP President Bush on meltdown, IMF-World Bank meeting
1. Wide of US President George W. Bush walking to podium on the Rose Garden
2. Cutaway of Bush
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"We've seen that problems in the financial system are not isolated to the United States....
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USA: ALAN GREENSPAN SAYS MARKET TURMOIL MAY KEEP INFLATION DOWN
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The U-S federal reserve chairman says that volatility in the financial markets may help the American economy by keeping a lid on inflation.
Alan Greenspan believes that as long as the stock sell off doesn't get out of...
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Greenspan says stability of economy still vulnerable
1. US Chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan walking in to hearing
2. Wide shot of hearing
3. Greenspan being sworn in
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Senator John Sununu, Republican, New Hampshire:
"Mr Greenspan, my staff were hoping...