Feb 21 Fed officials: Stronger economy boosts chance for rate hikes By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Federal Reserve officials at their January meeting believed that a brightening global economic picture and the effects of recently passed tax cuts had raised the prospect for solid growth and continued interest rate increases. Continue reading
Jan 23 Senate approves Jerome Powell as next chair of the Federal Reserve By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Powell will succeed Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Fed, when her term ends Feb. 3. Continue reading
Nov 28 WATCH: Trump’s Fed nominee Jerome Powell testifies at Senate confirmation hearing By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Jerome Powell's confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. ET today. Watch the hearing here. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 8:07 What priorities will Jerome Powell bring to the Federal Reserve? By PBS News Hour President Trump announced Jerome Powell as his nominee to be the new chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Janet Yellen in early 2018. With a background in law and finance, Powell would be the first Fed chair in almost forty… Continue watching
Nov 02 Who is Jerome Powell, Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve? By Gretchen Frazee, Daniel Bush Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump's pick to replace Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve chairman, would bring a unique educational background to the top spot at the U.S. central bank. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Donald Trump names Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair nominee By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Jerome Powell spent years working at investment firms. Unlike the past three Fed leaders, he doesn't have a doctorate degree in economics. Continue reading