Jerome Powell Archives

Economy

Jerome Powell: The Fed won’t let the economy overheat

February 27, 2018 1:48 pm

The commentary on the possibility of a worker shortage came in a special note in the Fed's semi-annual monetary policy report to Congress. Newly installed Chairman Jerome Powell is set to testify on the report next week. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Business

Fed: ‘Difficult to see’ evidence of a worker shortage

Joseph Lawler -

February 23, 2018 4:52 pm

While some reports have described the Federal Reserve's action against Wells Farego as unprecedented, the central bank imposed a similar restriction on New York-based Citigroup in March 2006. (Daniel Tepper/Bloomberg)

Business

How the Fed’s Wells Fargo crackdown makes deregulation easier

James Langford -

February 13, 2018 5:01 am

Jerome Powell takes the oath of office as the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Economy

Jerome Powell pledges ‘vigilance’ as he begins tenure at the Fed

Joseph Lawler -

February 5, 2018 3:03 pm

Incoming Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (pictured left) not only has President Trump's endorsement, but also the support of most Republican senators. That support could help him through difficult economic scenarios in the years ahead. Otherwise, though, he's mostly expected to carry out policy as Janet Yellen, his predecessor, would have. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Economy

What to expect from the Jerome Powell era at the Federal Reserve

Joseph Lawler -

February 5, 2018 5:01 am

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 600 points, or greater than 2 percent, by late afternoon Friday after investors anticipated more interest rate hikes after a strong jobs report. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Economy

Stocks tumble after strong jobs report raises expectations for Fed rate hikes

Joseph Lawler -

February 2, 2018 8:23 pm

Jerome Powell is set to be sworn in Monday morning, and Janet Yellen has previously said that she would serve until that point, finishing out her four-year term. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Economy

Janet Yellen says goodbye as Jerome Powell prepares to take over Fed

Joseph Lawler -

February 1, 2018 10:31 pm

During Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen's tenure, which began in 2014, the Fed's target short-term interest rate has risen from near zero to between 1.25 percent and 1.5 percent. Yellen, the first woman to lead the world's most influential central bank, will step down when her term expires on Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Economy

Yellen’s last act: Fed holds target rate steady

Joseph Lawler -

January 31, 2018 7:00 pm

Magazine

Happy Birthday, Mr. Powell

Brian Wemple -

January 30, 2018 4:40 pm

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen will head her last Fed meeting this Tuesday and Wednesday. She will pass the reins on to Trump appointee Jerome Powell. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Business

Fed to debate impact of Trump tax cuts at Janet Yellen’s last meeting

Joseph Lawler -

January 30, 2018 5:01 am

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Tag: Jerome Powell

Jerome Powell: The Fed won’t let the economy overheat

Fed: ‘Difficult to see’ evidence of a worker shortage

How the Fed’s Wells Fargo crackdown makes deregulation easier

Jerome Powell pledges ‘vigilance’ as he begins tenure at the Fed

What to expect from the Jerome Powell era at the Federal Reserve

Stocks tumble after strong jobs report raises expectations for Fed rate hikes

Janet Yellen says goodbye as Jerome Powell prepares to take over Fed

Yellen’s last act: Fed holds target rate steady

Happy Birthday, Mr. Powell

Fed to debate impact of Trump tax cuts at Janet Yellen’s last meeting

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