by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 4, 2014 | Business
Washington, AP—Janet Yellen was sworn in Monday to succeed Ben Bernanke, becoming the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve in its 100-year history. Yellen, who was confirmed by the Senate last month, was sworn in by Fed Governor Daniel Tarullo, the senior member of...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 22, 2013 | Business
Washington, Associated Press—A Senate panel on Thursday advanced Janet Yellen’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, setting up a final vote in the full Senate after lawmakers return from a two-week Thanksgiving break. The Senate Banking Committee approved...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 10, 2013 | Business
Washington, AP—In a history-making selection, President Barack Obama has nominated Janet Yellen to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, a critical post as the nation continues its fitful economic recovery. If confirmed she would be the first woman to lead the powerful...
