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Biden administration drops insistence on ‘safe harbour’ for companies, opening door to agreement
Reversal of Trump veto on IMF special drawing rights could give $500bn boost to global economy
Expansive fiscal and monetary policies may see 1980s-style Japanese melt-up and meltdown
US needs to take a tougher line so excess savings can be drawn down to stimulate global growth
Cryptocurrencies have a place in a new world order where the dollar has less of a starring role
Treasury secretary urges continued support for global economy: ‘the time to go big is now’
Treasury secretary says benefits of $1.9tn package outweigh inflation risks
Treasury secretary nominee details incoming administration’s international economic policy plans
Treasury nominee says with rates low, lawmakers should spend now and worry about deficits later
At times an uber-dove on monetary policy, Yellen has been more restrained in her views on fiscal spending. In the near-term, however, yawning deficits are a given.
Controversies over some of Biden’s nominees centre on their recent entanglements in ‘the swamp’
Speaking fees are a funny way to buy influence.
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The next Treasury secretary has a long record of advocating for racial equity. Can she now spur change?
There is concern among progressives that a Biden administration could end up being a repeat of the Obama years
Without a Democratic Senate, Bidenomics will not get very far
Ex-Fed chair expresses concerns about the poor as she is introduced as next Treasury secretary
The appointments of Janet Yellen and the people around her make for a strong economic team
President-elect tries to balance factions in Democratic party with diverse appointments
The former Fed chair is an ideal pick for Treasury secretary by president-elect Joe Biden
President-elect Joe Biden is likely to propel the broad-minded pragmatist to the top US economic post in a time of crisis
Former Fed chair knows how to get other economists to think the way she does
Former Fed chair set to take helm at Treasury as coronavirus resurgence threatens recovery
Former Fed chair would be first woman to serve in top economic role
Democratic nominee campaigned as a moderate but claims most progressive economic plan since FDR
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