Economy Apr 17 What is the bond market, and why does it matter for the economy? By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact
Politics Feb 02 Elon Musk’s task force has gained access to sensitive Treasury payment systems, sources say The Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems, according to two people familiar with the situation. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Economy Mar 12 Yellen says there will be no bailout for collapsed Silicon Valley Bank Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that the federal government would not bail out Silicon Valley Bank, but is working to help depositors who are concerned about their money. By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Economy Jan 16 Treasury Secretary Yellen to meet with China’s finance minister in Switzerland Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with her Chinese counterpart, Vice Premier Liu He, in Switzerland on Wednesday to discuss economic developments between the two nations. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Economy Aug 15 Is the U.S. really nearing a recession? Many economists worry that recession odds are rising. Here's why. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Jun 19 Jovita Carranza sworn in as U.S. Treasurer By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press As Treasurer, Carranza will oversee the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces the nation's paper currency, and the Bureau of the Mint, which producers U.S. coins. Continue reading
May 22 Watch Former Treasury secretary reflects on ‘deeply unfair’ nature of financial crisis recovery By PBS News Hour Timothy Geithner, key architect of the government’s response the financial crisis, joins Gwen Ifill to discuss his new book, "Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises." As the former treasury secretary, Geithner offers perspective on the government’s response to the crisis,… Continue watching
Dec 18 Why the Fed’s Low Interest Rates Are Driving Dollars Abroad Ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee announcement about whether the Fed will taper its monetary stimulus program, Making Sense interviewed former Fed economist Catherine Mann, now at the Brandeis International Business School. She doesn’t think the Fed will begin… Continue reading
Sep 07 Watch State Department Dubs Haqqani Network Terrorists, ‘Sopranos of the Afghan War’ U.S. State Department announced its decision to designate the Pakistan-based Haqqani network a terrorist group. As a terrorist organization, the State Department can use different tactics to undercut the group's power, especially going after individual members through Haqqani's extensive financial… Continue watching
May 28 As GM Deadline Nears, Bondholders Back New Stock Deal By Admin, PBS News Hour General Motors said Thursday that a group of bondholders has accepted a sweetened deal that offers them up to a one-quarter stake in the company if they drop opposition to the struggling automaker's plans to reorganize. Continue reading