The Latest Breaking News from Jay Powell

Powell's handling of the economy and banking regulations has left a lot to be desired for some critics.

Progressive Democrat launches offensive on politicians on the left and the right who supported Trump-era deregulation of US banks

Continuing to tighten monetary policy in this environment of bank blowups and declining consumer and business confidence is a surefire recipe for disaster.

Another hot jobs report should have consolidated bets on a 50 basis point Fed rate hike. Then came the SVB collapse.

For anyone trying to understand where interest rates and inflation are heading, it has been a strenuous few days. Jay Powell, chairman of US central bank the Federal Reserve, warned senators he may have to do more to fight inflation than expected, indicating the prospect of interest rates rising more…

Should BlackRock’s prediction prove true, borrowing costs would hit their highest level since 2001.

It’s time to brush up on yield curve inversions (again). They’ve predicted every recession since 1955.

Citadel's Ken Griffin said the Fed cannot work magic, so it must avoid making its job of tackling inflation harder by confusing markets.

The chair of the Federal Reserve has a more immediate impact on investement, employment and asset prices than anyone else, and yet CEOs would scoff at his take home pay.

The Federal Reserve shocked no one Wednesday when it announced another 25 basis-point hike to interest rates. Yet our lack of surprise doesn’t mean a lack of questions about the central bankers’ continuing anti-inflation warpath.

More job losses across the economy are necessary to break the ongoing wage-price spiral, a danger the bricks-and-mortar employer itself is risking with its recent pay hike.