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Former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan's long era of economic stability masked decisions that helped fuel the financial excesses leading to the 2008 crisis.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2026
Greenspan deflated one bubble ¡ª his own authority
Years of economic success under Alan Greenspan ultimately gave way to financial turmoil that critics say his policies helped create.
Kevin Warsh, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, shakes hands with President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Friday.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 23, 2026
Trump tells Kevin Warsh to do ¡®own thing¡¯ as Fed chair sworn in
Warsh, who has promised the biggest shakeup in decades at the U.S. central bank, was sworn into office Friday in a White House ceremony as the 17th chair of the Fed.
Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be next chair of the Federal Reserve, at the end of a Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 21
BUSINESS
May 14, 2026
Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault
The Senate voted 54 to 45 in favor of Warsh, with Republicans holding a slim majority and ensuring U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s nominee to replace Jerome Powell was confirmed.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell departs following his final news conference at the central bank in Washington on Wednesday.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 30, 2026
Powell to remain at Fed amid legal ¡®battering¡¯ by Trump administration
Powell¡¯s decision, unprecedented in the modern era of central banking, reflects concern over ongoing political attacks on the institution.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on Dec. 10, 2025.
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2026
Jerome Powell: Fed chair who stood up to Trump set to finish tenure on top
All eyes are on Powell to see if he will choose to continue on the Fed¡¯s board past his time as chair.
Screens broadcast a news conference by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange last October.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Apr 26, 2026
Justice Department¡¯s partial reversal on Powell probe keeps Fed drama alive
Typically, Fed chairs leave the central bank after their leadership tenure ends ¡ª only one has stayed on past the end of their term as chair in the central bank¡¯s 112-year history.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building amid a major renovation, in Washington last July.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 25, 2026
U.S. drops Powell probe, smoothing path for Warsh to lead Fed
Fallout from the probe into Chair Jerome Powell had thrown the Fed¡¯s expected leadership transition into chaos.
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda meets with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole economic symposium in Moran, Wyoming, in August 2023.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 24, 2026
Rethinking how Japan chooses its central bank governor
The future challenge for Japan is therefore not to depoliticize central bank appointments completely, but to build institutions that make expertise visible.
Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, faces an uphill confirmation battle as key U.S. senators have called for a pause in proceedings amid investigations into two of the Fed's sitting governors.
BUSINESS
Apr 21, 2026
Trump¡¯s Fed chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh is due to face sharp questions from lawmakers on issues ranging from his wealth to past connections to Jeffrey Epstein, alongside his views on economic issues.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, in July last year.
BUSINESS
Apr 16, 2026
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn¡¯t step down as Federal Reserve chair
Powell has said that if his successor is not confirmed before his term as chair ends in May, he would serve as chair pro tempore.
Kevin Warsh has pledged to shrink the Fed¡¯s balance sheet and argued that a productivity boom driven by artificial intelligence will keep inflation low.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 31, 2026
Warsh set to face early reality check as Trump¡¯s man at the Fed
Kevin Warsh has pledged to shrink the Fed¡¯s balance sheet and argued that a productivity boom driven by artificial intelligence will keep inflation low.
Kevin Warsh speaks during a conference in New York in May 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he was nominating the former Federal Reserve governor to be the central bank's next chair.
BUSINESS
Jan 30, 2026
Trump picks a reinvented Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve
If confirmed, Warsh will take charge of U.S. monetary policy at a time when many economists see its traditional insulation from elected officials as being under threat.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speak during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington in July 2025. Even if there are some shared views about the economy's near-term trajectory, the tension between Trump's administration and the Fed over interest rates isn't likely to fade.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 30, 2026
Despite clashing over rates, Fed and Trump administration share key outlook points
The alignment is not perfect, however, and there is a particularly big gap in attitudes between the central bank and the administration about how to manage risks.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a news conference at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington on Wednesday. One wildcard is whether Powell will remain as Fed governor after his four-year term as chair ends in May.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jan 30, 2026
What are the key challenges awaiting the new U.S. Fed chair?
The next chief will need to establish credibility despite political pressure, while balancing curbing inflation with supporting a weakened jobs market.
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as justices consider U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to fire her, in Washington on Wednesday
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2026
Cook and Powell watch as U.S. Supreme Court debates ¡®cause¡¯ to fire Fed officials
The case is seen as critical to the future of the central bank¡¯s independence.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Bank of Japan's decision not to sign a statement expressing solidarity with Powell was in line with its long-held ?practice of withholding comment on controversial topics, analysts say.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jan 15, 2026
BOJ puts self-defense ahead of solidarity with Fed¡¯s Powell
The BOJ¡¯s decision not to sign the statement was in line with its long-held ?practice of withholding comment on controversial topics, analysts say.
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President and CEO Neel Kashkari
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 15, 2026
Fed officials stress independence as rate hold signals mount
A slew of Federal Reserve officials spoke to the importance of central bank independence amid concerns over the subpoenas issued to the Fed.
On Sunday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank had received subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 13, 2026
Trump administration probe of Powell sparks pushback
The move has drawn condemnation from former chiefs of the central bank and a chorus of criticism from key members of the U.S. president¡¯s Republican Party.
Jerome Powell, chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, during a news conference on Dec. 10
BUSINESS
Jan 13, 2026
Jerome Powell: The careful Fed chair standing firm against Trump
The Federal Reserve chair has generally avoided escalation in the face of the U.S. president¡¯s relentless criticism.
U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of mismanagement and suggested potential fraud, though he has not provided evidence.
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 13, 2026
Donald Trump versus the Federal Reserve ¡ª what you need to know
Jerome Powell, head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, said the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation against him, marking a new escalation in Trump¡¯s pressure campaign.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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