The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Trump may name Jerome Powell’s replacement at Davos: Meet the top 4 candidates for Fed chair

There are two Kevins, a BlackRock executive, and a DOJ investigation looming

Fortune · Jan 20

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump firing of Fed member

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday over President Donald Trump's power to remove a member of the Federal Reserve Board.

Roll Call · Jan 20

‘Sprint toward autocracy’: Trump’s first year in office has been a norm-busting, boundary-pushing power play

From gutting federal agencies to funding freezes for Democratic cities and states to sending the National Guard and ICE agents around the nation, Trump has shown himself to be the strongman many didn’t know they were electing president.

The Independent UK · Jan 18

Fox’s Larry Kudlow calls for Jeanine Pirro to drop Jerome Powell investigation: ‘I don’t think he’s a criminal’

Larry Kudlow said that ‘the District of Columbia jumped in too soon’ and ‘there’s a lot of misunderstandings here.’

The Independent UK · Jan 16

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Issues Direct Warning Over Trump's 'Hard Way' Fed Pressure

Jamie Dimon warns Trump that political pressure on Federal Reserve would backfire spectacularly, raising inflation and interest rates contrary to president's goals.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

‘Nothing to see’: Trump’s economic adviser plays down Fed investigation

Kevin Hassett, a top contender to replace Jerome Powell, suggests he believes Powell told truth about Fed renovation

The Guardian - US · Jan 16

The Latest: Middle East allies urge Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says

According to an Arab diplomat familiar with the matter, several Middle Eastern allies have urged the Trump administration to delay strikes against Iran

The Independent UK · Jan 16

‘We are Jerome Powell’: Gen Z finds an unlikely meme hero in the Fed chair via AI songs and fan edits

After refusing to bend to political pressure, Fed chair Jerome Powell is now the latest heartthrob.

Fortune · Jan 16

Criminal probe raises key question: Will Powell leave the Fed in May?

Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell.

Euronews · Jan 16

Populism threatens the work of international agencies, Bank of England boss says

Andrew Bailey said the ‘rise of so-called populism makes the whole task harder’ for international agencies.

Evening Standard · Jan 16