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Janet Louise Yellen (born August 13, 1946) is an American economist serving as the 78th United States secretary of the treasury since January 26, 2021. She previously served as the 15th chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018.
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On January 26, 2021, Janet Yellen was sworn in as the 78th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. An economist by training, she took office after almost fifty years in academia and public service.
6 days ago · Janet Yellen, American economist, the first woman chair (2014–18) of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (‘the Fed’), the central bank of the United States, and the first woman Treasury secretary (2021– ). Read more about her education and career in this article.
Mar 6, 2024 · Janet Yellen is the first woman to be the U.S. Treasury Secretary and chair the Federal Reserve Board. Read about Yellen’s qualifications and accomplishments.
Jan 25, 2021 · Janet L. Yellen became the first woman to be the Treasury secretary, by a vote of 84-15. Her confirmation came as the Biden administration works to revive an economy battered by the coronavirus...
Jul 27, 2024 · JANET YELLEN: Thanks for the - inviting me. SIMON: The economy expanded 2.8% between April through June, compared to the same period last year. I will point out it's an election year.
Apr 9, 2024 · US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is wrapping up her second trip to China, where she raised American concerns about Chinese overproduction, warned against support for Russia and, unexpectedly...
Jan 26, 2021 · Janet L. Yellen was sworn in as the secretary of the Treasury Department on Tuesday by Vice President Kamala Harris, a history-making moment as both are the first women to hold two of the most...
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Jul 25, 2024 · As Prepared for DeliveryThank you, Minister Haddad, for hosting these meetings and thanks to all of you for being here today. Before taking your questions, I would like to step back and recognize President Biden for his leadership. Over the past three and a half years, he has driven a remarkable economic recovery and strong economic growth at home and restored America’s standing in the world ...
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Jan 26, 2021 · Secretary Yellen is the first woman to lead the U.S. Department of the Treasury in its 231-year history, and the first person to have served as Treasury Secretary, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, and Chair of the Federal Reserve.
