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Powell Exudes Confidence About the Economy. The Fed Can Wait to Cut Rates.
The central banker is upbeat about the labor market and growth as his time as chair nears the end. And he has a few pointers for his successor.
4 minute read
BlackRock’s Rieder Is the Odds-On Favorite for Fed Chair. But Will He Win?
Rick Rieder, who oversees $2.7 trillion in assets, was once a long shot to succeed Jerome Powell. Not anymore.
Long Read
Powell’s Term as Fed Chief Ends Soon. His Words Carry More Weight Than Ever.
Nearly everyone expects the Fed to pause rate-cutting at its policy-setting meeting this week. The main attraction will be Chair Jerome Powell’s postmeeting news conference.
3 minute read
PCE Inflation Report Likely Keeps Fed on Hold
Thursday’s report shows core PCE at 2.8%, reinforcing policymakers’ cautious stance on rate cuts.
3 minute read
Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump Bid to Fire Cook
The potential market fallout loomed over oral arguments held on Wednesday.
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Case on Fed's Cook Goes to Supreme Court This Week
The justices will decide whether President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The implications are far-reaching.
4 minute read
5 Signals From the Fed’s Beige Book That Explain the Economy Right Now
The latest report delivered a somewhat brighter view of the U.S. economy.
3 minute read
Fed’s Kashkari Says Economy’s Strength Complicates Case for Rate Cuts
Inflation, he said, is still the main reason many households feel under pressure.
3 minute read
Fed Governor Miran Says Deregulation Could Justify Lowering Interest Rates
Miran argues that deregulation removes barriers to production, which the Fed should accommodate with lower rates. Not all of his colleagues would agree.
2 minute read
Philly Fed President Paulson Hints at More Interest-Rate Cuts in 2026
Paulson said the current level of the federal-funds rate remains “a little restrictive.”
3 minute read
Jamie Dimon Says DOJ Pressure on Powell Could Backfire on Inflation
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns the Justice Department’s grand jury subpoena of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell risks undermining confidence in the central bank and could ultimately push inflation expectations and interest rates higher.
2 minute read
The Powell Inquiry Is Backfiring. Trump Complicates His Fed Plan.
The investigation has hardened resistance in the Senate, strengthened Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s position, and complicated the transition to his successor.
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