Timothy Geithner

Tokyo, November 12 -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that it is “very important” for the country’s economy to maintain a strong dollar to reduce its fiscal deficit.

Washington -- Lawmakers and economists have expressed doubts about a major U.S. Treasury Department proposal to regulate future financial crisis.

Washington -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Washington lawmakers Thursday the next financial crisis must be handled without taxpayer assistance.

Washington -- The pace of U.S. help for homeowners has surpassed that of homes being sold under foreclosure procedures, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said.

Washington -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told the House Oversight Panel that an economic recovery needed more time, but an outright meltdown had been avoided.

Washington -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wall Street banks were not backsliding into bad habits, but regulations needed to be tougher anyway.

London -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said in London the U.S. and global economies are poised to make a recovery within the year.

Washington -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers Friday that over-the-counter derivatives trading should be subject to strong regulatory oversight.

New York, June 19: Major US stock indices made gains for the first time this week Thursday after a streak of reports suggested the country's recession may be coming to an end.

Washington -- The Obama administration is set to tell U.S. mortgage lenders they must keep a portion of loans they sell to share in the risks, a Treasury spokesman said.