>>"The reported criminal inquiry into Federal Reserve ​Chair Jay Powell is an unprecedented attempt to use prosecutorial attacks to undermine that independence," a ‍statement signed by former Fed chairs Janet Yellen, Ben Bernanke and Alan Greenspan said. "This is how monetary policy is made ⁠in emerging markets with weak institutions, with ‍highly negative consequences for inflation and the functioning of their economies ‌more ‌broadly. It has no place in the United States whose greatest strength is the rule of law, which is at the foundation of our ⁠economic success."<<

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/past-three-fed-chairs-decry-unprecedented-assault-by-trump-powell-2026-01-12/

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Other former #Fed & #Treasury ofcls joined the chorus against the #JeromePowell investigation.

“The reported criminal inquiry into #FederalReserve Chair Jay Powell is an unprecedented attempt to use prosecutorial attacks to undermine that #independence,” the ofcls said in a statement. Signatories included fmr Fed Chairs #BenBernanke & #AlanGreenspan, fmr Treasury Secretaries #TimothyGeithner & #HenryPaulson, & a number of prominent economists.

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https://jointstatement.substack.com/p/statement-on-the-federal-reserve

Statement on the Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve’s independence and the public’s perception of that independence are critical for economic performance, including achieving the goals Congress has set for the Federal Reserve of stable prices, maximum employment, and moderate long-term interest rates.

Statement on the Federal Reserve
A slate of economists from across the political spectrum urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn most of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying they’re based on misconceptions about the global economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/25/economy/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-panned/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #us #supremecourt #janetyellen #benbernanke #federalreserve #donaldtrump #globaleconomy #tariffs #trade
Trump tariffs panned by slate of top economists at Supreme Court

'This is Economics 101, but the implications are profound,” a group of nearly 50 economists wrote in a brief filed Friday.

The Japan Times

Trump tariffs panned by Bernanke, Yellen in Supreme Court filing

(Bloomberg) — A slate of prominent economists from across the political spectrum, including former Federal Reserve Chairs Ben…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/206950/

#OnThisDay in 2022, Nobel Prize in Economics is awarded to #BenBernanke, Douglas Diamond, and Philip Dybvig for discoveries that improve how society deals with financial crises.
Federal Reserve to hold major conference discussing monetary policy framework for next 5 years, with Chair Powell opening and former Chair Bernanke presenting
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=62599
Fed to Hold Major Conference on May 15-16 to Discuss 'Monetary Policy Framework' for Next 5 Years

Federal Reserve to hold major conference discussing monetary policy framework for next 5 years, with Chair Powell opening and former Chair Bernanke presenting

Yonhap Infomax
Cambio di regime in Occidente? - di Perry Anderson - Effimera

Pubblichiamo la traduzione italiana di un importante contributo di Perry Anderson, noto studioso marxista, docente di sociologia e storia all’Università della California, già direttore della […]

Effimera
Japan has effectively exited deflation, but Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s reluctance to acknowledge it reflects outdated economic fears rather than current reality. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/02/13/japan/japan-victory-on-deflation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #boj #inflation #monetarypolicy #japaneseeconomy #haruhikokuroda #shigeruishiba #kazuoueda #alangreenspan #benbernanke #janetyellen #elonmusk
It’s time for Japan to admit victory over deflation

The last time prices declined was in July 2021, the same month the Tokyo Olympic Games took place

The Japan Times
Going to call everyone Spencer just so I can make a niche joke #lemondemon #viewmonster #benbernanke
There's a reason Vint Cerf and Ben Bernanke are never seen in the same room together. They're the same person!
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