Historical person
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Ben Bernanke, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
President Bush nominates economist Ben Bernanke to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board when his term expires on January 31, 2006. The legendary Greenspan had served as the Feds chairman for 18 years
The Federal Reserve cuts its target rate after sharp declines in international markets.
The Federal Reserve supports the Bear Stearns transaction to reduce systemic financial risk.
The Federal Reserve authorises emergency credit to prevent the disorderly failure of AIG.
The Federal Reserve joins other central banks in a coordinated reduction of policy rates.
The Federal Reserve lowers the federal funds target range to near zero.
Chairman of Federal Reserve
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