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Top policymakers look back on lessons learnt and mistakes made during 2008 meltdown
Federal Reserve’s bid to stave off depression sowed the seeds of a generational revolt
Transcripts from central bank meetings showed vigorous debate ahead of ‘taper tantrum’
Candidate with background in financial stability chosen as attention is paid to potential hazards
Central bank’s former chair outlines preferred tools for countering next downturn
Wall Street meltdown was a bigger factor than US housing bust, ex-Fed chairman says
Bernanke, Geithner and Paulson admit case for bank bailouts failed to sway the public
The bank’s former chief administrative officer considers the argument for a bailout
Growth has exceeded expectations outside the US rather than within it
Former US policymakers say their counterparts did not do enough to stop the rot
The US central bank must be prepared to halt or reverse rate rises
Distortions mean an inversion does not necessarily point to recession, says former Fed chief
New Fed chair is setting out his stall as a blunt messenger of US monetary policy
Powell must balance low inflation against signs of overheating markets as he takes reins from Yellen
Policymaker joins ranks of those calling for look at tools to fight next recession
Janet Yellen has set policy wisely and managed the institution well
Short of reappointing Yellen, Powell is the president’s best option
Serving governor would be continuity candidate but president keeps his audience on tenterhooks
Scaling back quantitative easing must not be an irrevocable move
The US needs to maintain easy money and tough financial regulation
