The Greenspan era: crises and monetary policy (1987-2006)

1. Greenspan takes office as Fed chair

   Aug 11, 1987Labels: Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve

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2. Fed backs markets after Black Monday crash

   Oct 20, 1987Labels: Black Monday, Federal Reserve

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3. NBER dates start of 1990–1991 recession

   Apr 25, 1991Labels: NBER, 1990 recession

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4. FOMC begins 1994 tightening with immediate announcement

   Feb 4, 1994Labels: FOMC, 1994 tightening

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5. FOMC makes modest 1995 easing

   Dec 19, 1995Labels: FOMC, 1995 easing

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6. Greenspan raises "irrational exuberance" question

   Dec 5, 1996Labels: Alan Greenspan, Irrational Exuberance

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7. Fed eases amid financial strains in 1998

   Nov 17, 1998Labels: Federal Reserve, 1998 crisis

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8. FOMC starts 1999–2000 tightening cycle

   Jun 30, 1999Labels: FOMC, 1999 tightening

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9. Fed makes intermeeting cut as slowdown deepens

   Jan 3, 2001Labels: FOMC, Intermeeting cut

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10. NBER dates March 2001 business-cycle peak

    Nov 26, 2001Labels: NBER, 2001 recession

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11. FOMC changes guidance from "considerable period" to "patient"

    Jan 28, 2004Labels: FOMC, Policy guidance

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12. Greenspan endorses Bernanke as successor nominee

    Oct 24, 2005Labels: Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke

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13. Greenspan’s final day as Fed chair

    Jan 31, 2006Labels: Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve

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14. FOMC raises rates to 5.25% near end of tenure

    Jun 29, 2006Labels: FOMC, 2006 rate

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