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Why the Bond Market Trumps All

February 10, 2018 3:00 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

Last year, Wells Fargo released information showing employees created more than 3 million fictitious accounts in customers' names to reach sales quotas. On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the Fed is penalizing Wells Fargo until it shows that its

Economy

Federal Reserve slaps punishments on Wells Fargo for creating false accounts

Diana Stancy Correll -

February 3, 2018 1:16 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

Janet Yellen will join the Brookings Institution where she'll join fellow former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke, who has been working and blogging there since leaving the Fed. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Economy

Janet Yellen to join Washington think tank after leaving Fed this week

Joseph Lawler -

February 2, 2018 4:20 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

Hayes: Why Didn’t Trump Mention Our National Debt Even Once?

Stephen F. Hayes -

January 31, 2018 11:20 am

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

The 64 year-old Jerome Powell is set to take over from current Chairwoman Janet Yellen when her term expires Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Economy

Jerome Powell confirmed as next chairman of the Fed

Joseph Lawler -

January 23, 2018 10:32 pm

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

Federal Reserve slaps punishments on Wells Fargo for creating false accounts

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

Janet Yellen to join Washington think tank after leaving Fed this week

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

Yellen’s last act: Fed holds target rate steady

Hayes: Why Didn’t Trump Mention Our National Debt Even Once?

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

Jerome Powell confirmed as next chairman of the Fed

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