Fed’s Barr: It’s ‘smart’ to slow pace of rate hikes
By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Vice Chair of Supervision Michael Barr on Thursday signaled that he is among U.S. central bankers backing a …
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U.S. Fed weighing changes to bank capital rules to better account for unexpected stress -Barr
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve’s regulatory chief said on Thursday the central bank is exploring adjustments to bank capital requirements, noting the inability of …
Explainer-Michael Barr faces long to-do list as the U.S. Fed’s next Wall Street cop
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON – An ambitious to-do list awaits Michael Barr, a former senior Treasury official who the U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm …
Fed Chair Powell to testify at Senate June 22, Barr vote set for June 8
(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will give his twice-yearly report on monetary policy to the U.S. Senate on June 22, just a week …
Exclusive – U.S. Republican Senator Toomey expects Barr to be confirmed to Fed
By Dan Burns DAVOS, Switzerland – Republican U.S. Senator Pat Toomey said Monday it is likely Michael Barr will be confirmed as the Federal Reserve’s …
Fed has ‘important but quite limited’ authority to police climate change risk, says nominee Barr
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has “important but quite limited” authorities to police financial risks emanating from climate change, according to Michael Barr, President Biden’s …
Fed nominee Barr says he’s committed to bringing down inflation
By Lindsay Dunsmuir and Pete Schroeder (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve nominee Michael Barr, nominated by Democratic President Joe Biden to be the central bank’s …
U.S. Senate panel to question Fed nominee Barr on May 19
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s second pick to serve as the top regulatory official at the Federal Reserve will be questioned by the U.S. Senate …
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Barr Throws Cold Water On Biden’s ‘Disinformation’ Board And Its ‘Radical’ Head
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Barr Throws Cold Water On Biden’s ‘Disinformation’ Board And Its ‘Radical’ Head Samantha Renck on May 6, 2022 Former U.S. Attorney General William …
Explainer-Michael Barr faces long to-do list as the U.S. Fed’s next Wall Street cop
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said he would nominate former Treasury official Michael Barr to be the Federal Reserve’s …