The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Global central banks show ‘full solidarity’ to US Fed chairman after threats

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey was among the 11 central bank leaders to sign the statement of support.

Evening Standard · Jan 13

The Jerome Powell investigation shows Trump’s need for limitless power

The inquiry into the Federal Reserve chair sends a message to anyone standing in Trump’s way – including the supreme court

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

Jerome Powell: steely Fed chair standing firm in face of Trump’s threats

Highly respected figure has cast off restrained approach in defending central bank from escalating attacks

The Guardian - US · Jan 13

Asian shares mostly rise and Tokyo hits a record, tracking fresh highs on Wall Street

Asian shares have mostly gained led by a rally in Japan after Wall Street hit more records

The Independent UK · Jan 13

DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake

The Department of Justice’s decision to open a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has reignited concern over the independence of the central bank.

The Conversation · Jan 13

Stunned Republicans tread carefully on DOJ's Powell investigation

"We need this like we need a hole in the head."

Axios · Jan 13

Trump is complaining that Pam Bondi is ‘weak’ and doesn’t enforce his agenda: report

The President reportedly wants the DoJ to be more aggressive on his behalf

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Jerome Powell says DOJ served him with subpoenas, claims it’s really about one thing Trump wants

Trump just did something no president has ever done to the Fed.

We Got This Covered · Jan 12

Trump's War on Interest Rates

No one likes high interest rates on credit cards and loans, but artificially lowering interest rates via executive power is not a solution.

Reason · Jan 12

Stocks Climb Wall of Worry to Hit New Highs: Stock Market Today

The Trump administration's threats to Fed independence and bank profitability did little to stop the bulls on Monday.

Kiplinger · Jan 12