Janet Yellen
U.S. Treasury Secretary
Janet Yellen is the Secretary of the Treasury and former Chair of the Federal Reserve, with extensive experience in economic policy and monetary strategy.
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Is the ATM About to Become Extinct — and What Happens to the Millions of People Whose Financial Lives Still Depend on Cash?Are ATMs headed for extinction, and what happens to the millions of Americans whose financial lives still depend on cash? Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen debate whether preserving cash access or accelerating the digital shift better serves underserved communities.
Global Business / Economy
Is Inflation Targeting by Central Banks Actually Working — or Are We Paying the Price for a Framework Designed for a World That No Longer Exists?Inflation targeting remains one of the central pillars of monetary policy, but its limits are becoming harder to ignore. Supporters argue that a credible inflation target anchors expectations and protects confidence in central banks. Critics counter that supply shocks, geopolitical disruptions, and structural changes make rigid targets less useful than they once were. The real debate may not be whether inflation targeting works, but whether it can remain effective without becoming more flexible.
Global Business / Economy
Should Central Banks Keep Raising Rates or Have They Already Broken Something Nobody Has Noticed Yet?Interest rate decisions by central banks have become one of the defining economic debates of the decade. After years of ultra-low borrowing costs, policymakers have aggressively raised rates to combat persistent inflation, arguing that restoring price stability is essential for long-term growth. Yet as higher borrowing costs ripple through households, businesses, and financial markets, some economists warn that the full consequences may not emerge until much later. The central question is no longer whether inflation should be tackled—it should—but whether continued tightening risks exposing hidden weaknesses within the financial system. Balancing inflation control with economic resilience has become one of the most consequential challenges facing central banks today.