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US Economy
Fed officials fret over how far they can lower interest rates
'It remains to be seen how much further interest rates will decline or where they might eventually settle'
14 days ago
US politics
Powell doesn't fear Trump. He also can't contain him
The president-elect has been sharply critical of Powell, whom he appointed in 2018.
15 days ago
US Economy
Fed cuts rates; Powell says wouldn't resign if asked by Trump
Powell said the US presidential election will have “no effects” on the central bank’s policy decisions in the near-term
20 days ago
US Economy
Trump's victory casts a shadow over the Fed
Trump’s most direct way to influence the Fed will come through appointments of key personnel in coming years
22 days ago
US Economy
Powell’s pivot leaves traders debating size, path of rate cuts
With only three Fed gatherings left this year, that suggests traders see a solid chance that one reduction is super-sized.
August 26, 2024
US Economy
Powell says 'time has come' for Fed to cut interest rates
Treasury yields fell and the S&P 500 index of US stocks rose while the dollar declined.
August 23, 2024
US Economy
Don’t expect Powell to promise a 50bp cut in his Jackson Hole speech: Natixis
Powell is due to speak on Friday, 10pm Singapore time, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Jackson Hole symposium.
August 22, 2024
US Economy
The stakes are high for Powell at Jackson Hole
It is critical for Powell to take advantage of the golden opportunity this Friday to regain control of the economic narrative.
August 19, 2024
US Economy
Powell steps into the spotlight at Jackson Hole this week
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak about the economic outlook in a keynote address on Friday.
August 18, 2024
US Economy
Powell says US data offer confidence that inflation is on path to 2%
Powell highlighted the three latest inflation readings, though he made clear he didn’t intend to send any specific message.
July 16, 2024