It was history in the making. Yellen is now arguably the most powerful person in global finance, and one of the most influential people in the world.

With the job comes leadership of the Federal Open Market Committee, putting her in charge of what is currently the most scrutinised decision in the financial world – the setting of the Fed’s interest rate target.

On becoming the first woman ever to lead the Fed, Yellen will join Christine Lagarde, who in 2011 became the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund. Together they are now the most important players in the world of international finance.
Two women at the world’s financial helm is not enough