Tag Archives: Paul Volcker
Yellin’ for Yellen: I Must Have Fallen Asleep and Woken Up in 2006
After reading the coverage of Janet Yellen’s Fed Chair nomination yesterday, it feels as though it’s 2006 all over again. Confidence in our central bankers seems to be approaching all-time highs, little more than five years after it collapsed alongside … Continue reading
Preparing for Bernanke’s Speech with a Short “Who Said It?” Quiz
In case you missed the late announcement, Ben Bernanke is scheduled to deliver a speech on Wednesday afternoon, covering the Federal Reserve Bank’s track record through its 100 year history. Presumably, he’ll also spend time defending current policies, in both prepared remarks and … Continue reading
Asset Valuation and Fed Policy: We’ve Seen This Movie Before
Everyone seems to have an opinion on asset valuation these days, even commentators who are normally quiet about such matters. Some are seeing asset price bubbles, others are just on the lookout for bubbles, and still others wonder what all the fuss is … Continue reading