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Janet Yellen

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  • Born 13 August 1946
  • Age 78
  • Birth Place New York City, New York U.S.
  • Profession Economist, Professor, Banker, Politician
  • Political Party Democratic
  • In Office 78th United States Secretary Of The Treasury January 26, 2021 - January 20, 2025, 15th Chair Of The Federal Reserve February 3, 2014 - February 3, 2018, 19th Vice Chair Of The Federal Reserve October 4, 2010 - February 3, 2014, Member Of The Federal Reserve Board Of Governors October 4, 2010 - February 3, 2018, 11th President Of The Federal Reserve Bank Of San Francisco June 14, 2004 - October 4, 2010, 18th Chair Of The Council Of Economic Advisers February 18, 1997 - August 3, 1999
  • Residence Brooklyn

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Janet Yellen BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 07 Feb 2025
Janet Louise Yellen: A Career in Economics and Public Service Born August 13, 1946, Janet Yellen is a prominent American economist who has held several key positions in the US government. Her career trajectory showcases a deep commitment to economic policy and public service. Early Career and Academ...

Janet Yellen PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse George Akerlof ​(1978), ​
Education Brown University (BA), Yale University (MA, PhD)

POSITIONS HELD BY Janet Yellen

Position Tenure
Chair of the Federal Reserve 3 February 2014 - 3 February 2018
president 14 June 2004 - 4 October 2010
chairperson 18 February 1997 - 3 August 1999
university teacher 1980 - Present
university teacher 1971 - 1976
lecturer 1978 - 1980
economist 1977 - 1978
United States Secretary of the Treasury 26 January 2021 - Present
Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers 18 February 1997 - 3 August 1999

JANET YELLEN NEWS

Yellen says Harris would keep Biden's 'core values' on global issues

July 26, 2024 1:29 am

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Harris "deeply understands" economic issues from helping families thrive to creating good jobs and bringing down inflation.

Yellen says US ties with Vietnam don't require it to sever ties with Russia, China

June 21, 2024 12:19 am

"Vietnam has a policy and strategy of working collaboratively with many different countries, and it is not a condition of our partnership that they sever their ties to Russia or to China," Yellen told a news conference in Atlanta.

US job market resembling pre-pandemic environment: Yellen

June 13, 2024 8:51 pm

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday said the US employment picture increasingly resembles the job market that existed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and slowing wage growth is not a threat to add to inflation.

Yellen says Iran's actions could cause global 'economic spillovers', warns of more sanctions

April 16, 2024 10:53 pm

She added: “From this weekend's attack to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, Iran's actions threaten the region's stability and could cause economic spillovers.”

Janet Yellen calls for level playing field for US workers and firms during China visit

April 05, 2024 12:48 pm

Yellen, the first Cabinet-level official to visit China since President Joe Biden met Chinese leader Xi Jinping last November, has telegraphed that she will raise what the US considers to be unfair Chinese trade practices, a concern shared by many European countries.

To spur India’s energy transition, US to work on funding platform: Yellen

July 18, 2023 6:11 am

The “two-pillar” system is expected to ensure a fairer distribution of profits and taxing rights among countries with respect to big multinational companies in a digital world.

G20 Summit: Working with India to speed up its energy transition, says US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

July 17, 2023 12:14 pm

Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India would explore new investment opportunities through alternate investment platforms for renewable energy with the US.

'India an indispensable partner for US policy of friend-shoring': Treasury Secy Janet Yellen ahead of G20 summit

July 16, 2023 1:14 pm

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in India after her four-day visit to China and will go to Vietnam next.

Yellen's visit to Beijing aims to heal rifts over a daunting array of China-US antagonisms

July 07, 2023 5:39 pm

Yellen is one of several senior US officials due to visit Beijing to encourage Chinese leaders to revive interactions between governments of the two largest economies.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China as part of efforts to sooth strained relations

July 06, 2023 3:49 pm

US Treasury Secreatry Janet Yellen plans to focus on stabilizing the global economy and challenging Chinese support of Russia during its invasion of Ukraine

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