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A View of the Economic Crisis and the Federal Reserve's Response
Presentation to the Commonwealth Club of California
San Francisco, CA
By Janet L. Yellen, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco |
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2008 Annual Report: Financial Turmoil and the Economy
Learn about the economic and financial turmoil that unfolded during 2008 and the policy initiatives and programs the Federal Reserve and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco put in place to promote economic recovery and strengthen the banking and financial systems.
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Credit and Liquidity Programs and the Balance Sheet
Expanded information is provided about the policy tools the Federal Reserve has employed to address the financial crisis. It includes a detailed explanation of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, discussion of Federal Reserve risk-management practices, and information on the types and amounts of collateral being pledged at various lending facilities. (learn more) (offsite) |
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Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
In conjunction with the sale of the Bank's downtown Seattle building, an EIS Scoping meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Seattle Public Library, Central Library located at 1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle, WA, to provide an opportunity to learn about the project and present oral and/or written comments regarding the scope of the EIS. |
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