The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Central banks say interest rates will stay high but it's unclear if this will be enough to curb inflation

The US central bank, the Federal Reserve, has recently signalled that it will keep interest rates high for as long as it takes to bring inflation down to its 2% target.

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Mixed As Investors Digest Powell’s Hawkish Remarks: Analyst Warning On ETF Approval — ‘The Biggest Discount Of All Time, Or Sh*t News’

Major cryptocurrencies traded with mixed results on Sunday evening, reacting to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech

Zenger · Aug 29, 2023

Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher Ahead of Key Inflation, Jobs Data

The July personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index and the August jobs report are just two key data points on this week's jam-packed economic calendar.

Kiplinger · Aug 28, 2023

Stock Market Today: Powell Speech Sends Stocks on Roller-Coaster Ride

Stocks popped then dropped after the Fed chair warned that more rate hikes could come down the pike, but then stabilized into the close.

Kiplinger · Aug 25, 2023

The Fed Remains Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Needed, Powell Says

The central bank remains committed to reaching its 2% inflation target.

Kiplinger · Aug 25, 2023

Two economists from different camps see peril in Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation and interest rates from Jackson Hole

The Fed chair’s “long way to go” concept is wrongheaded, because at the current clip, inflation is already running near the Fed’s target, say two top economists.

Fortune · Aug 25, 2023

2 Unusually Active Call Options Catching My Eye on a Friday

Early in Friday trading, more stocks are up on the NYSE and Nasdaq than down, with Nvidia still leading the charge. Sea is leading the way when it comes to unusual call option activity. Two others have caught my eye.

Barchart · Aug 25, 2023

Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns the fight against inflation is far from over

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates could stay elevated for an extended period to bring inflation to the central bank's 2% target.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Fed chair warns US inflation battle not over and hints at further rate rises

Jay Powell tells symposium in Wyoming that inflation is still too high but that US central bank will ‘keep at it until the job is done’

The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2023

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending up +0.26% this morning as market participants awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech for further clues on the outlook for interest rates.

Barchart · Aug 25, 2023