Presentation to The Columbian’s 2012 Economic Forecast Breakfast, Vancouver, Washington, January 10. 2012

During the financial crisis of 2007–09, the Federal Reserve took extraordinary steps to stem financial panic. Since then, the Fed has also taken extraordinary action to boost economic growth. The Fed continues to do its level best to achieve its congressionally mandated goals of maximum...

Presentation to the Bishop Ranch Forum, San Ramon, California, February 8, 2012 ; President Williams presented similar remarks to The Columbian’s 2012 Economic Forecast Breakfast in Vancouver, Washington, on January 10, 2012.

Presentation to the Semiconductor Materials and Equipment International (SEMI) 2013 Industry Strategy Symposium, Half Moon Bay, California, January 14, 2013

The U.S. economy is well into a period of sustained expansion, raising questions about when the Federal Reserve will cut back or end its stimulatory asset purchase program. Such moves will be appropriate at some point, but it’s still too early to act. The timing of any program adjustments will...

The Federal Reserve has taken bold steps this past year, both in the approaches to stimulate the economy and the way it talks about policy. The Fed's initiatives are working, and represent the best course to move toward maximum employment and price stability. ; This letter is adapted from a...

Presentation to Town Hall Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, April 3, 2013

Presentation to Town Hall Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, May 4, 2011

Presentation to The Columbian’s 2012 Economic Forecast Breakfast, Vancouver, Washington, January 10. 2012

Presentation to Portland community leaders, Portland, Oregon, September 4, 2013