Jeanna Smialek is an American journalist and federal reserve reporter for The New York Times.
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Best Known For:The book Limitless: The Federal Reserve Story
Breakthrough:Joined the Washington bureau of The New York Times to lead headline coverage of the Federal Reserve in 2019
10 Quick Facts About Jeanna Smialek
- Full Name: Jeanna Smialek
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The book Limitless: The Federal Reserve Story
- Current Role: Federal reserve reporter
- Current Employer: The New York Times
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Gender: Female
- Beats: Business / Economy
- Media Level: National
Jeanna Smialek Age
Jeanna Smialek's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Global Studies.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism and Global Studies
- Period: 2007–2011
Career & Work
Jeanna Smialek's career includes news and reporting roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and Bloomberg News.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Federal Reserve Reporter
Period: 2019–Present
Details: Covers the central bank and economic policy context for the paper's business section.
Organization: Bloomberg News
Role: Economics Reporter
Period: 2011–2019
Details: New York / Washington · Focused on global central banking data and broad macroeconomic indicator trends.
Rise to Fame
Jeanna Smialek rose to prominence for her role for the book Limitless: The Federal Reserve Story.
Notable Works
- Book: Limitless: The Federal Reserve Story (Author, 2023) — Examines the modern history of the Fed and its transformative interventions during crises
Notable Coverage
- Federal Reserve Monetary Policy & Inflation - The New York Times - Extensively reports on economic shifts, interest rate changes, and fiscal policy decisions out of Washington
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jeanna Smialek
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
