Janet Yellen is first woman in 100 years to head US Federal Reserve

Janet Yellen will be the first woman to lead the US Federal Reserve in its 100-year history. In pictures: Fed chiefs through the years

The US Senate on Monday confirmed Janet Yellen as the new leader of the Federal Reserve, marking the first time a woman has headed the world’s most powerful central bank. Yellen will be the first woman to lead the institution in its 100-year history. Reuters