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Janet Yellen says crypto has its benefits and the Treasury hopes to offer guidance on regulations that foster 'healthy innovation'
Janet Yellen told CNBC that the Treasury recognizes the benefits of cryptocurrency, but she remains…
Phil Rosen
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AOC says women are disproportionately scrutinized after Biden's Treasury pick Janet Yellen reveals she was paid $7 million in speaking fees
Janet Yellen, the president-elect's Treasury nominee, made more than $7 million giving speeches on …
Kevin Shalvey
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Biden will pick former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to head the Treasury Department
Yellen would be the first woman to hold the position. She'd be at the forefront of Biden's efforts …
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Janet Yellen says she wants to get rid of the debt ceiling
Yellen told Congress it's "destructive" to be "in a situation where we might be unable to pay the b…
Madison Hoff
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Janet Yellen says investors should be wary of the stock market's high-flying sectors
While fiscal stimulus has been blamed for risk-taking, Yellen argued additional aid is necessary to…
Ben Winck
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Biden's Treasury pick Janet Yellen urges Congress that now is the time to 'act big' on a stimulus package - and warns of a more painful recession without it
"Without further action, we risk a longer, more painful recession now - and long-term scarring of …
Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Janet Yellen says the US economy will slow but avoid a recession while gas prices are unlikely to come down soon
"I don't think we're [going to] have a recession. Consumer spending is very strong. Investment spen…
Brian Evans
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Yellen says the US needs to 'go big' with stimulus package, in contrast to Republicans who are deeply critical of the growing national debt
Yellen on Friday spoke in favor of the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan during a PBS interview. She said…
Kevin Shalvey
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Inflation will linger near decade highs until the second half of 2022, Janet Yellen says
Price growth picked up in September, raising concerns that inflation will spiral out of control. Su…
Ben Winck
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Germany backed Janet Yellen's call for a minimum global corporate tax rate, and said 140 countries could agree a deal by summer
German finance minister Olaf Scholz said Yellen's proposed corporate tax deal could "put an end to …
Kate Duffy
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says a central bank digital currency must support the US dollar's global dominance
A CBDC "could become a form of trusted money comparable to physical cash" and offer some of the ben…
Phil Rosen
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The US could return to full employment in 2022 due to stimulus boost, Yellen says
Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen also dispelled fears the relief plan would spark rampant inflation, as p…
Ben Winck
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An economic slowdown in China would have global consequences, says Yellen. Her comments come amid concerns that Evergrande's woes could spark a financial crisis.
If China's economy slows more than expected, "it certainly could have consequences for many countri…
Huileng Tan
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Janet Yellen says the US Treasury is working to deliver relief aid as quickly as possible
Yellen said Biden's pandemic rescue plan would avoid the mistakes made by the federal government af…
Shalini Nagarajan
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Warren Buffett wants more small-business aid, less income inequality, and a robust economic recovery. He'll be happy to have Janet Yellen as treasury secretary
Buffett praised Yellen when she was at the Fed, and will likely support her efforts to stimulate th…
Theron Mohamed
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Janet Yellen says in MLK Day speech that the US economy has 'never worked fairly for Black Americans'
In her Monday remarks, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen referenced a financial metaphor in Dr. Ma…
Ashley Rodriguez
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Ex-Fed Chief Janet Yellen says loss of extra unemployment benefits and fiscal support could lead to 'complete petering out' of economic growth
Yellen didn't have a number for the amount of aid she thought was needed, but said "something on th…
Emily Graffeo
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Yellen tells Congress that raising the federal minimum wage to $15 would have 'minimal' impact on jobs
Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen said $15 minimum wage will have little effect on jobs in re…
Ayelet Sheffey
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The Senate confirms Janet Yellen as America's first female Treasury chief
Yellen will play a critical role shepherding the Biden administration's stimulus package through Co…