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Fed chair Jerome Powell cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady
Despite pressure from President Donald Trump to slash interest rates, the Federal Reserve was expected to stick to its wait-and-see approach.
Trump blasts Fed Chair Jerome Powell again for not cutting rates: ‘Not in love with me’
The Fed on Wednesday kept short-term borrowing costs in the 4.25%-4.50% range, where they have been since December.
Trump is bashing Jerome Powell again after the Fed keeps interest rates steady
President Trump called out Jerome Powell in a Truth Social post for not lowering interest rates this week, continuing his attacks on the Fed chief.
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 economy.
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 committee's policy announcement.
Trump castigates Fed's Powell for not cutting rates, downplays inflation risk
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "fool" and complaining that the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates.
Trump calls US Fed chair 'fool' after pause in rate cuts
US President Donald Trump branded Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "fool" on Thursday after the central bank announced another pause in rate cuts and warned of higher risks to inflation
Vance says Powell is a ‘nice guy’ who is ‘wrong about almost everything’
Vice President Vance praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a person during a recent interview but argued he has been ...
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 ...
Fed's Powell: Tariffs Are a ‘Driving Factor’ in Higher Inflation Expectations
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration’s tariff increases were “significantly larger than anticipated,” but ...
Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation, Powell says
“We may never face it, but we have to keep it in our thinking now,” Powell said.
Donald Trump Attacks 'FOOL' Jerome Powell Over Economy
President Donald Trump once again lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "FOOL" a day after the ...
Inflation data, trade talks in focus: What to watch this week
All three major indexes finished last week in the red, as trade volatility moved stock charts. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) sank ...
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Federal Reserve Holds Rates Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Amidst the volatility of international trade and tariff unpredictability, the Federal Reserve has decided to maintain the ...
Wall Street drifts after Fed warns of rising risks for economy, holds rates steady
U.S. stocks are drifting in mixed trading after the Federal Reserve left its main interest alone, as was widely expected, but ...