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Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to wait and see before cutting rates. Other economists aren’t so sure
While Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested it’s in a “good position” to act decisively if necessary, some economists worry this ...
Fed chair Powell says 'economy is doing fine' despite declining consumer sentiment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on May 7 said "the economy is doing fine" during a news conference after the Federal Open ...
Fed's Powell Highlights 'Unusual Swing’ in GDP, But It Isn't Enough to Shift Policy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that the contraction in the U.S. economy in the first quarter was notable, but ...
Powell may have a hard time avoiding Trump's ‘Too Late' label even as Fed chief does the right thing
In a Truth Social post after the Fed decision this week to keep rates unchanged, Trump declared that "Too Late' Jerome Powell is a FOOL, who doesn't have a clue." The president declared there is ...
JD Vance Doubles Down On Trump's Relentless Attacks On Jerome Powell
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday doubled down on President Donald Trump ’s attacks on Jerome Powell, claiming the Federal ...
Vance says Powell is a ‘nice guy’ who is ‘wrong about almost everything’
Vice President Vance praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a person during a recent interview but argued that Powell ...
Fed Warns Trump Tariffs May Increase Inflation, Unemployment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariff regime could lead to increased inflation and unemployment, and ...
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Fed leaves rates on hold, warns of "higher risks" to U.S. economy in tariff shock
New language in the Fed's policy statement said the committee "judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher ...