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Who Will Be the Next San Francisco Fed President?
The search is on for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s next president and CEO.
Economic Letter
How Futures Trading Changed Bitcoin Prices
Bitcoin's price climbed dramatically to nearly $20,000 in the second half of 2017 but fell rapidly starting in mid-December. The peak price coincided with the introduction of bitcoin futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The rapid run-up and subsequent fall in the price after the introduction of futures appears consistent with trading behavior that typically accompanies the introduction of futures markets for an asset.
The Search Is On
The San Francisco Fed’s Board of Directors is searching for the next President and CEO
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s board of directors has begun the search for the Bank’s 13th president and chief executive officer. A search committee comprised of members of the Bank’s head office board of directors has been formed to lead the search.
In the News
From the President
The Future Fortunes of R-star: Are They Really Rising?
Remarks to the Economic Club of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
From the 12th District
FedViews
Nicolas Petrosky-Nadeau, senior research advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, stated his views on the current economy and the outlook as of May 10, 2018.
From the Board
Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District
Officer Ron Carolina provides security and mentorship at the Fed and in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood.
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