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Powell didn’t just refuse to deliver a rate cut—he also hinted a raise could have been on the cards
Powell put a cat among the pigeons by suggesting he was minded to "look through" tariff-induced inflation by not increasing ...
Powell’s Message Raises the Stakes for Jobs Report
Powell’s message to the markets: Given the uncertainties around Donald Trump’s tariffs and their economic impact, there’s no ...
Fed press conference: Why Powell stayed silent on September cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell left the door closed during the Fed's press conference regarding a September interest ...
July Labor Report: Powell Said Watch The Unemployment Rate
Explore insights on labor market trends, Fed predictions on unemployment, and the stock market's fragility amidst growth and ...
Powell’s Gamble: That the Economy Will Reveal Its True Self in the Next Two Months
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is keeping his options wide open for the September meeting, promising little while ruling out nothing ...
The Fed’s Powell said the phrase ‘downside risks’ six times in his press conference yesterday—is that bad news for tomorrow’s jobs number?
The jobs number (nonfarm payrolls, to give its technical name) is due out tomorrow. Expect stocks to react strongly if it ...
Powell Bucks Pressure, Dissents in Showing Resolve on Inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell shrugged off pressure from the White House and rejected arguments for an interest-rate ...
Fed recap: Powell says no decision on September, must wait to see tariff impact on inflation
The central bank kept its target rate at a range of 4.25% to 4.50%, but two policymakers disagreed with the decision.