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Janet Yellen
An American economist who served as the 78th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and was the first woman to chair the Federal Reserve. Her policy decisions and public statements significantly influence financial markets.
Example
“For example, when Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary made comments about the U.S. dollar being too strong, the dollar weakened against major currencies as traders reacted to the policy signal.”