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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 Meeting Today: FOMC Keeps Rates Steady; Powell Warns of Uncertainty
Follow live coverage of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee's May interest-rate decision and Jerome Powell's press ...
Trump is bashing Jerome Powell again after the Fed keeps interest rates steady
President Trump called out Jerome Powell in a Truth Social post for not lowering interest rates this week, continuing his ...
Fed meeting as it happened: Powell on Trump's tariffs and uncertainty
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, cites rising risks of higher inflation and unemployment. Chairman Jerome Powell ...
Federal Reserve Meeting Live: Chair Jerome Powell Says There's Still Room For Patience
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the need for a wait-and-see approach during a press conference following the ...
More Fed officials warn Trump tariffs could produce higher inflation and slower growth
Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr and New York Fed president John Williams warned Friday that President Trump’s tariffs are expected to lead to higher inflation, elevated unemployment and slower ...
It’s the norm for the Fed chairman and U.S. president to have a meeting—Powell says he’s never asked for a sit down and ‘never will’
Jerome Powell has fought hard to keep the Fed out of political narratives, and said he would never request a meeting with ...
Powell says Fed can wait to lower interest rates again. But will it wait too long?
Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve can wait to see which effect from Trump's tariffs is worse - high inflation or a weak ...
Transcript: Fed Chief Jerome Powell’s Postmeeting Press Conference
The Fed leader discussed the decision to hold rates steady, the outlook for inflation and the economy, and the possible ...
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 ...