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Why a former Fed chief says the China trade deal creates more problems for Powell and the central bank
Former Fed president Bill Dudley warned that the central bank risks mistiming interest rate cuts if the economy stumbles into ...
Powell says Fed can wait to lower interest rates again. But will it wait too long?
Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve can wait to see which effect from Trump's tariffs is worse - high inflation or a weak ...
As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’
The central bank stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation ...
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Fed keeps interest rates steady amid concerns on tariffs’ economic risks
“But they haven’t materialized yet.” Despite the heightened risks for the economy, Powell said the Fed’s current interest rate policy is in a “good place” while it awaits further ...
The Fed held the line on interest rates. What does that mean for Californians?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addresses the Economic Club of Chicago at a luncheon at the Hilton last month in Chicago.
Fed chair Jerome Powell cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady
Despite pressure from President Donald Trump to slash interest rates, the Federal Reserve was expected to stick to its ...