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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 ...
Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to wait and see before cutting rates. Other economists aren’t so sure
While Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested it’s in a “good position” to act decisively if necessary, some economists worry this ...
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Flock of Fed officials, including Cleveland's Beth Hammack, show no eagerness to consider rate cuts
“I am usually inclined to take action; but in this case, taking no action may be the best choice to balance the risks coming ...
Fed chair Powell says 'economy is doing fine' despite declining consumer sentiment
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on May 7 said "the economy is doing fine" during a news conference after the Federal Open ...
Federal Reserve Meeting Live: Chair Jerome Powell Says There's Still Room For Patience
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the need for a wait-and-see approach during a press conference following the ...
Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "fool" for keeping interest rates steady
President Trump on Thursday criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for holding interest rates steady at the Fed's May ...
Fed's Powell Highlights 'Unusual Swing’ in GDP, But It Isn't Enough to Shift Policy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that the contraction in the U.S. economy in the first quarter was notable, but ...
Fed’s Powell Says Risks of Higher Unemployment, Inflation Have Risen
Fed Chair Jerome Powell kicked off his post-meeting press conference by saying the central bank remains “squarely focused” on ...
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 ...
Fed meeting recap: Powell rules out a preemptive rate cut to blunt any tariff impact
The central bank held steady on rates, keeping them at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, but highlighted rising inflation risk.