WSJ seeks Federal Reserve reporter
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an enterprising journalist to work with our Global Central Banks Editor and our reporting team in Washington and New York to cover the U.S. Federal Reserve, one of the most important players in the worlds’ economy and markets. The reporter would work with the team to break news and […]
WSJ seeks regional central banks reporter
The Wall Street Journal is seeking an enterprising journalist to work with our Global Central Banks Editor and our Federal Reserve team in Washington and New York to cover regional Fed banks other than the New York Fed, particularly those in the West and Midwest. The reporter will cover the banks and their presidents as […]
Coverage: Fed under scrutiny
The Federal Reserve Board is being investigated about disclosure of confidential information, and even Chairwoman Janet Yellen is coming under fire. At heart is a report by a financial adviser revealing information about a closed meeting. The New York Times story by Binyamin Appelbaum had these details: The Federal Reserve said on Monday that the Justice […]
Coverage: China manufacturing down
The news out of China continues to be disappointing with manufacturing putting in one of its worst performances. That’s not good news for those looking to the economic giant for growth. The Wall Street Journal story by Liyan Qi had these details: China’s manufacturing sector in April turned in its weakest performance in a year, […]
Coverage: When will rates rise?
With slower than expected economic growth numbers this morning, it was no surprise that the Federal Reserve Board pushed off raising rates, leaving it vague on when that might happen. The Wall Street Journal story by Jeffrey Sparshott and Jon Hilsenrath offered these details about the Fed’s decision: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, seeking […]
Coverage: Obama urges adoption of trade deal
President Barack Obama went on a public relations campaign arguing that the Asia free-trade deal was good for the U.S. He also made the case that China would step into the void if the deal didn’t pass. In an interview with Gerald F. Seib of The Wall Street Journal, Obama made his case for passed […]
New economic data for business journalists to use
Brian Moyer, the director of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, announced new data tools for journalists at a panel at the at the Society of American Business Editors and Writers annual conference in Chicago. Quarterly GDP by industry: Before last year, the quarterly GDP was only available annually. The new quarterly statistics will provide […]
Velshi getting new show on Al Jazeera America
Al Jazeera America announced that the channel is launching a new nightly, half-hour show hosted by business journalist Ali Velshi titled, “Ali Velshi on Target.” The program debuts May 11 and will air weeknights on Al Jazeera America at 10:30 p.m.. “’Ali Velshi on Target” will be exactly what the name says: pointed and focused […]
Coverage: China’s growth slowest in six years
China, the world’s biggest economic engine, is slowing down. After posting the slowest growth in six years, many are watching to see what if the government will do anything to stimulate it. The New York Times had this story by Neil Gough saying that interest rates cuts are likely on the table: China’s leaders are […]
Coverage: Fed debates rate hike
Many in the financial world were expecting an interest rate hike in June, but it seems that the Federal Reserve Board may have other plans. The New York Times had this story by Binyamin Appelbaum about what the Fed is thinking about in terms of raising rates: The Federal Reserve is looking increasingly unlikely to […]
