Diane Swonk's Economic Analysis

Chief Economist Diane Swonk is one of the most quoted economists in the financial press. She is seen regularly on national and international television and her commentary can be read in top financial news publications throughout the world. With more than 20 years experience in financial services, Diane has proved to be an invaluable resource for policymakers and business leaders from Washington to Tokyo.

Fed Flash
Mar 17, 2010 – 7:45 a.m. CT Energy and Tobacco Temper Producer Inflation The Producer Price Index dropped 0.6% in February, on the heels of significantly lower energy inflation. Tobacco, which is overweighted in the index, also declined.	Mar 17, 2010 – 7:30 a.m. CT Ben Defends Fed Territory In testimony to the Committee on Financial Services for the House of Representatives, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke defended the Fed's role in regulating small as well as large banks.

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