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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari speaks with Yahoo Finance [Transcript]

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the central bank’s efforts to pull its pandemic-era stimulus. Below is a transcript of his appearance, aired live on Jan. 28. – BRIAN CHEUNG: Thanks so much, Brian, obviously a lot of the heightened attention to that economic data because of what the Federal Reserve’s policy response is going to be. And luckily, we have one of those policymakers here joining us live on Yahoo Finance right now…. Source link

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El Salvador bought $15 million worth of ‘really cheap’ bitcoin as the cryptocurrency sank, according to the country’s president.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele during the Latin Bitcoin conference on November 20, 2021.Marvin Recinos/AFP via Getty Images El Salvador has bought 410 bitcoin for $15 million, the country’s President Nayib Bukele tweeted Friday. “Some guys are selling really cheap,” he wrote, as crypto continued to sell off. Bitcoin has plummeted over the last week and is down almost 50% from its November record high. El Salvador purchased 410 bitcoin worth $15 million as the cryptocurrency’s price plunged,… Source link

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President Biden plans Executive Order for cryptocurrencies in February

Reports over the weekend suggest that US President Biden is going to introduce an Executive Order for cryptocurrencies at the beginning of February. The order is expected to span across government and plans to weigh-up the benefits and disadvantages of digital assets, alongside implementing a reporting system for government on cryptocurrencies. Officials are yet to confirm the rumour. What has been confirmed is that there have been several top-level meetings with senior figures at the White… Source link

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Joe Manchin should run for president

Some Democrats despise him. Some Republicans lionize him. He seems to be pleasing all the wrong people, but this could make Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia exactly the type of purplish crossover politician voters would cheer as a 2024 presidential candidate. Manchin, of course, has gained fame and notoriety for saying he won’t vote for President Biden’s “build back better” legislation. There are only 49 other Democratic senators, so Manchin’s defection is a de facto… Source link

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Instacart president Carolyn Everson stepping down

In a surprise announcement on Friday, Instacart president Carolyn Everson said that she will be resigning from her role at the online grocery giant effective at the end of this year. Everson joined Instacart on Sept. 7 and leaves the company after just three months. She took over the role of president from Nilam Ganenthiran, who was named strategic advisor to the CEO, a newly created position.  Related: SN chats with new Instacart President… Source link

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San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly speaks with Yahoo Finance [Transcript]

Mary Daly, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, joined Yahoo Finance to discuss the Fed’s process of slowing its monetary accommodation to the U.S. economy. Below is a transcript of her appearance, taped on Nov. 23 and aired on Nov. 24. – BRIAN CHEUNG: Welcome to Yahoo Finance Presents. I’m Brian Cheung, thrilled to be joined today by Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly. President Daly. How are you? MARY DALY: I’m terrific. Thank you for having me. And… Source link

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Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin speaks with Yahoo Finance [Transcript]

Thomas Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, spoke with Yahoo Finance to discuss rising inflation and the future of Fed policy. Below is a transcript of his appearance on November 15, 2021. — BRIAN CHEUNG: Joining us here in an exclusive interview on Yahoo Finance live is the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin. President Barkin it’s great to have you on the show this afternoon. Just wanted to start off with the breaking news that we had gotten about… Source link

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Barstool Sports Owner’s Stock Plunges Following ‘Violent’ Sex Allegations About President Dave Portnoy

UPDATED: Shares of Penn National Gaming fell more than 20% Thursday, after the publication of an article in which several women alleged that they had “violent and humiliating” sexual encounters with Dave Portnoy, president of Barstool Sports. Penn National, which operates casinos, racetracks and online sports betting, owns a significant equity stake in Barstool. The drop in Penn National’s stock price also came after the company missed Q3 earnings expectations. Revenue climbed 34%, to… Source link

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Former President Donald Trump speaks with Yahoo Finance

Donald J. Trump joined Yahoo Finance’s Adam Shapiro for a wide ranging conversation covering topics such as the U.S. economy, COVID-19 vaccines, cryptocurrencies, and his thinking on a third run for the presidency in 2024. Below is a complete transcript of the conversation from October 1. ADAM SHAPIRO, anchor and correspondent: Donald Trump was elected November 8th, 2016 to become the 45th President of the United States. During his administration, there was historic law passed, the Tax Cuts… Source link

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