Jerome Powell
Disappointment for some, relief for others as markets ponder Warsh’s nomination as next Fed chief
In some quarters, he is seen as a ‘credible choice’, who may hold his own against President Trump’s demand for rate cuts
Powell defends independence of Federal Reserve
It will maintain trust in central banks that monetary policy will not be abused for short-term gains that might win elections
Federal Reserve’s Powell dodges questions on his future, but has advice for his successor
Powell’s term as chair ends in May
Fed’s first meeting of 2026 likely to be dominated by threats to central bank’s independence
The benchmark rate is likely to stay put at between 3.5 and 3.75%
Fed to hold rates as political storm intensifies around Powell
The decision is likely to amplify the outrage of US President Donald Trump, who wants them slashed
Trump says he may be down to one candidate to head the Fed
[DAVOS, Switzerland] US President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated he was close to choosing the new chair of the Federal Reserve, adding he liked the idea of keeping White House economic adviser Ke...
Democratic senators demand records on Powell probe
US DEMOCRATIC senators Elizabeth Warren and Dick Durbin on Tuesday called for President Donald Trump’s administration to turn over records related to the Justice Department’s criminal probe of Federal...
Hassett says Trump may be right to keep him out as Fed chair
Jerome Powell’s term as head of the central bank ends on May 15
Federal Reserve’s Jefferson says he considers Powell to be ‘of the highest integrity’
[BOCA RATON] US Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson, responding to the Department of Justice subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said on Friday he considered Powell to be “of the highest inte...
How much political risk is the market really pricing in?
From Fed independence fears to Japan’s surprise election, host Emily Liu finds out why Asian markets keep climbing despite global political chaos.
