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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
Investing strategies
Rally in stocks, bonds will power past a hawkish Fed: survey
More than half of the 97 respondents said the 14% surge in the S&P 500 during 2024 will extend regardless of what Fed does
June 13, 2024
US Economy
Fed signals one rate cut this year, but keeps door open to two
Powell called the numbers "encouraging".
June 13, 2024
US Economy
Three reasons why US financial markets are cruising through a long Fed hold
Financial markets continue to digest what Chair Jerome Powell calls “restrictive” policy very well.
June 09, 2024
Singapore news
Briefs: SIA flight hits severe turbulence; GDP outlook maintained; Nvidia inspires semicon charge; US Fed maintains
'We’ll need to be patient and let restrictive policy do its work': US Fed chairman Jerome Powell
May 23, 2024
US Economy
Higher for longer? Rates could be higher forever
The return of the high-rate environment means that, once again, investment has more of an opportunity cost and downside risk
May 16, 2024
US Economy
US core CPI cools for first time in six months in relief for Fed
'It does open the door to a potential rate cut later in the year'
May 15, 2024
US Economy
Powell says Fed has time to assess data before deciding cut
The Fed chair also used part of his speech to emphasize that the central bank makes its decisions independent from politics.
April 04, 2024
Gold
Gold hits record as silver surges with Powell set to take mic
Fed Chair Powell is scheduled to speak later on Wednesday, potentially offering fresh insights into his policy outlook
April 03, 2024