Janet Yellen

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury Secretary’s computer

Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrate computer of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, gaining access to unclassified files, according to Bloomberg News.

US Treasury Sec. to Netanyahu:

Stop Palestinian Authority from collapsing

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen together with counterparts from several other nations sent a letter warning the Israeli PM that his Finance Minister's policies may lead to the financial collapse of the PA.

US Treasury Secretary to FM Katz:

'It is important to transfer PA's tax revenues'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautions Foreign Minister Israel Katz against any further withholding of funds that Israel collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Fitch downgrades US credit rating to AA+

Fitch cites factors like an "erosion of governance". Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she "strongly" disagrees.

US Treasury Secretary:

'US looking at ways to strengthen Iran sanctions'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledges sanctions had not resulted in behavioral or policy changes Washington desires from Tehran.

US inflation

Economists warn recession likely to hit US this year

With inflation hitting US consumers hard and the economy cooling, experts predict recession looming.

Yellen: Ukraine cause of major economic repercussions

House Financial Services Committee grills Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen about mounting inflation and economic troubles amid Ukraine war.

Senate confirms Janet Yellen to be Treasury Secretary

The 74-year-old Yellen, who was born to a Jewish family, will be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department.

Report: Biden to name Janet Yellen as treasury secretary

The 74-year-old Yellen, who was born to a Jewish family, would be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department.

Janet Yellen resigns from Federal Reserve board

US President Trump appoints Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell to take her place.

'Don't Fight the Fed,' Bank of Israel Learns Once Again

The shekel fell when the Bank of Israel slashed interest rates - and rose again, when the Federal Reserve didn't do anything.