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Fed cuts US economic stimulus again
Despite the tapering of the stimulus and mixed economic indicators since December policy makers said the US economy was doing better overall
Fed nominee Yellen passes key Senate hurdle
Yellen earns the endorsement of the Senate Banking Committee
Bernanke: US economy 'still far' from ideal
The Fed chairman says the US central bank remains committed to its stimulus policies
Fed expected to hold tight on stimulus after shutdown
An analyst says the earliest date for the Fed tapering is likely to be March but June is a better bet
Obama to nominate Yellen as US Fed chief
UPDATED Obama will put forward Yellen for a four year term at a White House event to be attended by outgoing Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke
Fed chief under fire after no-taper decision
Economists and analysts blame Bernanke for stoking expectations of a stimulus cutback say no taper decision cost investors who bet hugely on the taper
Why Fed move is an early PSEi Christmas gift
The Fed s move to keep its massive stimulus program propels our last and final bull ride since the PSE index took off in 2009
Summers quits race to succeed Bernanke at Fed
Larry Summers cites fears of an acrimonious confirmation process as his reason for stepping out of the running to lead the US Fed
Summers rises as Obama pick to head Fed
Larry Summers former chief economic adviser to President Barack Obama appears increasingly likely to be his choice to succeed Ben Bernanke as Federal Reserve chief
Timing of cutback to Fed stimulus still unclear
With turmoil sweeping markets in emerging economies over the prospect of tighter supplies of the US dollar the minutes confirmed the Fed s intention to begin pulling back on its 85 billion a month bond purchases
Summers, Yellen on shortlist for new Fed chief - Obama
President Obama mulls who will lead the Federal Reserve after Ben Bernanke leaves in January
Bernanke successor pick likely in fall
Recent buzz on who will replace Fed chair Ben Bernanke include Larry Summers Janet Yellen Timothy Geithner and Donald Kohn
US stocks score gains after Bernanke testimony
US stocks get a boost from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke s testimony that the Fed s policy on tapering its bond buying program was not on a preset course
Fed report finds US economy growing modestly
The US economy grew at a modest to moderate pace in recent weeks with the housing market and construction improving nationwide the Federal Reserve said in a report
Bernanke: Tapering stimulus 'not a preset course'
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reiterates the Fed stimulus could be wound up in 2014 if economic growth remains steady as forecast
US dollar, stocks fall ahead of Bernanke testimony
The US dollar bond yields and stocks fall ahead of two days of testimony to Congress on the economy by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
Dow, S&P 500 at new highs on Fed's easy-money vow
The Dow surges to 15 460 92 the S P 500 reached 1 675 02 and the Nasdaq Composite zooms to 3 578 30 — all well above previous record highs
World shares tumble, gold sinks on Fed policy
Stock markets tumbles around the world and gold slumps to a 3 year low after the US Federal Reserve signals it may begin winding down its massive stimulus program
PSEi falls as Fed eyes end to stimulus
UPDATED Regional markets fell as the US Fed hinted it would start easing back on its stimulus program this year
US Fed keeps stimulus but may cut soon
The Fed s policy board kept its quantitative easing program aimed at holding interest rates down locked in place for the meantime
US economy 'still far' from desired state
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the US economy still has far to go to recover to an acceptable state of health
US leaders squabble despite warnings on budget cuts
With three days to go before the so called sequester 85 billion in across the board cuts takes effect federal agencies are tightening belts as feuding lawmakers appear unable to reach a better tailored deal
Bernanke urges US Congress to lift debt ceiling
The US Federal Reserve chairman urges Congress to raise the nation s borrowing limit as Democrats and Republicans battle over the federal budget
Bernanke steps up warnings over fiscal cliff
The Fed chairman says mandatory tax hikes and spending cuts pose a substantial threat to US economic recovery
US to hit borrowing ceiling near year-end
The country s current debt is around 16 2 trillion
Tetangco beats US' Bernanke in 'best central bankers' list
International business magazine Global Finance gave Tetangco a grade of A for leading the BSP which has been key in ensuring that the local economy is spared from global economic woes