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Federal Reserve Chair Powell Cites Lack of Progress in Reaching Inflation Goal
He said, however, that despite inflation remaining at 2.8% in March, the Fed needs greater confidence before considering policy adjustments.
Fed Chair Powell Says Americans ‘Don’t Need to Worry About a Central Bank Digital Currency’
Republican-led pushback to a digital dollar intensifies.
Fed’s Powell Shrugs Off Commercial Real Estate Woes as NYCB Stock Slumps
The Fed chief’s comments come as financial markets brace for a potential bank failure.
Bull Markets Climb a Wall of Worry
Bull markets naturally climb a “wall of worry,” and the latest worries center around escalating wars, the presidential race, and delays in Fed rate cuts.
Stocks Slump as Fed’s Powell Dismisses Swift Rate Cuts
Powell and his colleagues will not be persuaded by political pressure in an election year.
Donald Trump Won’t Reappoint Fed Chair Jerome Powell Because ‘He’s Political’
The former president has long history of complaining about Mr. Powell and the Fed.
Fed ‘Not Confident’ Inflation Policy Restrictive Enough: Powell
Additional tightening could be in store for the U.S. economy if inflation doesn’t come down fast enough.
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged but Keeps Open Possibility of Future Hikes
The central bank keeps interest rates at a 22-year high, pledges to monitor conditions amid stubborn inflation.
Fed Chair Powell Hints No Rate Hike in November, Leaves Door Open to Tighter Policy
A combination of slowing economic growth and softer labor markets would be needed to fight inflation, says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Despite Predictions of a ‘Soft Landing’ Some Economists See Warning Signs Flashing Red
As Wall Street banks take an increasingly optimistic view of America’s economy, several traditional indicators are sending signals that all is not well.
