I don't fully understand movements in the gold price.

Education - lifelong education for everyone - from toddlers to workers well advanced in their careers - is indeed an excellent investment for individuals and society as a whole.

Although low inflation is generally good, inflation that is too low can pose risks to the economy - especially when the economy is struggling.

House prices have risen by nearly 25 percent over the past two years. Although speculative activity has increased in some areas, at a national level these price increases largely reflect strong economic fundamentals.

I come from Main Street, from a small town that's really depressed.

...the Federal Reserve has the capacity to operate in domestic money markets to maintain interest rates at a level consistent with our economic goals

If Wall Street crashes, does Main Street follow? Not necessarily.