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Federal Reserve
Hillary Clinton and the Church of the Sacred Fed
Clinton was right to criticize Trump for his comments on the Fed, but she should have done so based on the principles of the party platform.
Fed’s Focus on “Too-Big-to-Fail” Won’t Save Taxpayers From the Next Bank Bailout
Are policy makers right to focus on size in determining whether a bank poses a major risk to the financial system and taxpayers?
Weak Job Numbers Will Delay Fed Rate Hikes
At least for this purpose, the bad news is good news.
Getting High on Interest Rates: What’s New at the Fed
The next rate hike could come as soon as June. This should have the country very worried.
The Fed’s Urge to Raise Interest Rates
The Fed's decision to put off an interest rate hike is good news, but the real question is why it's even considering such a hike.
Three Reasons Why “Too-Big-to-Fail” Banks Need to Be Broken Up
Major banks are too risky and too politically powerful to be held accountable.
Economic Update: Choosing Your Struggles
This episode provides updates on the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates, and more.
The Federal Reserve Board and the Elections
The public deserves to know how candidates view Fed policy and what they might do to influence it as president.
The Citadel Is Breached: Congress Taps the Fed for Infrastructure Funding
Some experts say Congress should go further and authorize funds to be issued for infrastructure directly.
The Rise of Shadow Banks and the Repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act
Unlike traditional commercial banks, shadow banks are unregulated and not subject to traditional banking regulations.