Janet Yellen on her legacy as the first woman to lead the Fed, Trump's central bank clash, and Kevin Warsh's tightrope.

The article focuses on Janet Yellen’s career achievements and her perspectives on current economic and political challenges. Yellen, the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve and serve as U.S. Treasury Secretary, discusses her 2026 induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame and reflects on her role in advancing economic welfare during crises. She expresses concern about threats to Federal Reserve independence, the impact of current presidential policies on global economic stability, and the risks of financial deregulation. Yellen also addresses the uncertain effects of artificial intelligence on the workforce, emphasizing the challenges of job displacement among both skilled and less-skilled workers and the role of government policy in managing economic transitions. [Extracted from the article]