Trading on the Street
Wall Street’s rich and colorful history as the nexus of the financial world began shortly after the birth of America, when traders gathered in the financial district to exchange shares and bonds with one another. From the outdoor auctions on the street in the late 18th century to the computerized transnational exchanges that exist today, the story of trading on Wall Street is one of innovation, invention and adaptability.
Wilbur Ross on "President Obama’s Economic Programs”
01.21.09
Private equity investor Wilbur Ross will provide a review of President Obama’s proposed domestic and international economic initiatives, assess them, and compare them with those of the Bush administration.
01.21.09
Private equity investor Wilbur Ross will provide a review of President Obama’s proposed domestic and international economic initiatives, assess them, and compare them with those of the Bush administration.
Walking Tour: Alexander Hamilton's New York
01.31.09
The Museum's monthly Saturday walking tour of the Financial District. 90-minute tour meets at the Museum at 1 pm. $15 per person.
01.31.09
The Museum's monthly Saturday walking tour of the Financial District. 90-minute tour meets at the Museum at 1 pm. $15 per person.
Obama Adviser Volcker: This Crisis is Different
01.13.09
The financial crisis that has plunged the United States and much of the developed world into recession is different than previous bouts of turmoil, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker said on Monday [at the Museum of American Finance].
01.13.09
The financial crisis that has plunged the United States and much of the developed world into recession is different than previous bouts of turmoil, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker said on Monday [at the Museum of American Finance].
Volcker Helps Finance Museum Raise $470,000 at Gala, Defy Slump
01.12.09
Paul Volcker, one of the men President-elect Barack Obama is counting on to save the U.S. economy, last night helped the Museum of American Finance raise about $470,000 at a gala dinner.
01.12.09
Paul Volcker, one of the men President-elect Barack Obama is counting on to save the U.S. economy, last night helped the Museum of American Finance raise about $470,000 at a gala dinner.
