Under Powell, the Federal Reserve has navigated the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021–2023 inflation surge, and global trade instability. His tenure saw a broad …

3 days ago · In a set of quarterly economic projections, Fed officials signaled they expect to lower rates just once next year. Wednesday’s cut reduced the rate to about 3.6%, the lowest it has …

2 days ago · The main reason Americans are upset about the economy: They are still adjusting to high prices that surged during years of runaway inflation that took place during former …

3 days ago · The end of Jerome Powell’s term as Fed chair will give President Trump his biggest opportunity yet to reshape the central bank.

3 days ago · Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is giving remarks Wednesday afternoon after the nation’s central bank made its final interest rate decision of 2025. The committee …

2 days ago · Powell said consumers face “really high” costs and said the Fed is “working hard” to make their lives more affordable. Will rate cuts help?

3 days ago · The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate and signaled one more cut in 2026. The S&P 500 rose as Chairman Jerome Powell said the economy is losing jobs.

3 days ago · Powell said that Fed staffers believe federal data could be overstating job creation by up to 60,000 jobs a month—which suggests the jobs market might be shrinking.

Jerome Powell has agreed to step down as chair of the Federal Reserve following relentless attacks from President Trump and his inner circle, according to a statement released by Billy …

Aug 22, 2025 · In my remarks today, I will first address the current economic situation and the near-term outlook for monetary policy. I will then turn to the results of our second public review …