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History of payments shows there is more to central banking than voting to raise or lower interest rates
She will be tasked with delivering the president’s agenda at a pivotal moment for the administration
Central bank’s second-in-command will join White House in crucial policymaking role
Potential departure from Fed would mark major shake-up for US central bank as it grapples with worst inflation in decades
Remarks from ECB’s Christine Lagarde and Fed’s Lael Brainard stoke expectations of more rate rises
US central bank’s vice-chair says it should ‘soon’ bring supersized increases to an end
US central bank vice-chair notes cross-border ‘spillover’ risk as monetary policy tightens globally
Hawkish intervention by vice-chair reinforces expectations for third consecutive 0.75 percentage point increase
Sector needs tighter regulation as it is susceptible to same risks as traditional finance, Lael Brainard says
String of increases could be extended if rampant inflation does not abate, says Lael Brainard
And bitcoin’s declaration of independence
Lael Brainard suggests US central bank is prepared to take ‘stronger’ action on raising interest rates
Lael Brainard and John Williams weigh in on debate as US central bank plots policy course
Biden’s vice-chair nominee defends approach to climate change and vows to fight high inflation
Democratic policymaker has diverged from Jay Powell on issues including rules for Wall Street
Lael Brainard selected to be vice-chair of US central bank as it contends with high inflation
Plus Icarus markets, and Lael Brainard
Fed incumbent and rival Lael Brainard invited to White House with news on top job expected soon
Lael Brainard says central bank should be ‘patient’ in pursuing loose monetary policy
Fed governor says classrooms are whiter and more male than in other disciplines
Appointment by Joe Biden would smash glass ceiling at department that has never been run by a woman
Lael Brainard says more fiscal support needed to ensure rebound is ‘broad-based and inclusive’
Democratic nominee campaigned as a moderate but claims most progressive economic plan since FDR
US state’s 133 fatalities come as Arizona also records its highest Covid-19 death total
Policymakers fear losing control if private companies win digital money race
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