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No Fed 'put' when it's unclear which way the economy may pivot
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has sent strong messages when he felt they were needed, going on television to ...
Wall Street expects the Fed to rescue the economy from Trump tariffs, but an emergency rate cut now could spark more panic, analyst warns
"Unless the functioning of financial markets, such as the flow of credit, begins to seize up, there isn’t much the Fed can do ...
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth ...
Fed chair warns Trump's tariffs will worsen inflation, lower economic growth
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned Friday that Trump's strict tariffs will worsen inflation and lower economic ...
WATCH LIVE: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks on the economy
Jerome Powell discusses economic issues one day before President Donald Trump's 10% base tariff on numerous countries takes ...
Fed's Powell says economy in 'good place,' officials' job is to contain inflation
Fed's Powell said the economy is in "good place," and officials must keep inflation controlled. His remarks suggest the ...
Economy, Fed Policy Is in a ‘Good Place’ Despite High Uncertainty
The risks to the U.S. economy are mounting but Powell sees stable conditions and a rate policy that is well-positioned to ...
Fed minutes show broad sense US risks tilted towards higher inflation, slower growth
U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers were nearly unanimous at their meeting last month that the U.S. economy faced risks of ...
Fed minutes reveal ‘cautious approach’ to cutting rates as risks to economy are mounting
The central bank may face difficult tradeoffs if inflation proved to be more persistent while the outlook for growth and employment weakened.
Federal Reserve could be in 'difficult' spot with higher prices, slower hiring
The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month’s meeting ...
Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.