Alan Greenspan, longtime US Federal Reserve chairman, dies aged 100 (opens original article in a new tab)

Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100. He led the Fed from 1987 to 2006, overseeing a long economic expansion but also facing criticism for his role in the 2007-2009 financial crisis.

• Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, died at age 100 from Parkinson's disease complications.
• He oversaw the 1990s economic expansion but faced criticism for policies contributing to the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
• Greenspan's tenure included navigating multiple economic crises and was marked by both praise and controversy over monetary policy.