Some are worried the Fed will announce that it’s going to stop — or at least slow — its stimulative bond-buying program.

The head of the Federal Reserve doesn't have to listen to Congress after confirmation, but a nominee does have to listen before hand

Janet Yellen was the advocate for more transparency by the Fed. What will she do as chair?

As the president's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, is considered a "dove" in the sometimes arcane parlance of monetary policy. But what does that mean?

Ben Bernanke's legacy at the Federal Reserve may be about the financial crisis — and a new era of transparency.

Ben Bernanke completes his term in January. Help us send him off!

Wall Street workers weigh in on Janet Yellen as Fed chair and how things might change with her in the hot seat.

And how is Wall Street reacting to the White House's announcement?

A look at the life and career of President Obama's nominee for chair of the Fed.

There are reports that President Obama will nominate Janet Yellen as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.