The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

What Will Chairman Powell Say Later Wednesday?

If you are expecting fireworks as Chairman Powell takes the microphone at the conclusion of his final FOMC meeting as Chair, you will likely be disappointed later Wednesday.

Barchart · Apr 29

Stock Index Futures Gain on Tech Boost Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Earnings

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.14%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.27% this morning, buoyed by gains in technology stocks, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a Senate committee vote on a new Fed chairman, a slew of U.S. economic…

Barchart · Apr 29

Ray Dalio warns the U.S. is already in stagflation, and a Fed that loses credibility would make it worse

As affordability crushes consumer confidence to a decades-low, Dalio warns a loss of credibility at the central bank could turn stagflation fears into reality.

Fortune · Apr 28

April Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet.

Kiplinger · Apr 27

Nasdaq Notches Another New All-Time High: Stock Market Today

Two of the three main U.S. equity indexes hit new all-time highs at the start of a big week for earnings and interest rates.

Kiplinger · Apr 27

By Dropping Her Criminal Probe of Jerome Powell, Jeanine Pirro Confirms Its Political Motivation

Even Republican critics of the Federal Reserve chairman's performance rejected the notion that he had broken the law by lying about the renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

Reason · Apr 27

Only Half Of Economists Believe Kevin Warsh Would Be An Independent Fed Chair: Poll

Only half of Americans believe Kevin Warsh would maintain the Federal Reserve's independence should he be confirmed as chair, according to a new poll.

International Business Times · Apr 27

GOP Sen. Says He Won't Block Nomination Of Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair After DOJ Drops Investigation Of Jerome Powell

Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chair, paving the way for his confirmation.

International Business Times · Apr 27

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting; Middle East Developments in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.06% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets at the start of a busy week featuring earnings from major tech names, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and a raft…

Barchart · Apr 27

This week: King Charles to address Congress amid a packed legislative agenda

In a more normal week, a reauthorization of surveillance powers, a budget resolution or the farm bill might take center stage on the House floor. This week, the House is scheduled to do all that as well as host a joint meeting of Congress to hear from King Charles III.…

Roll Call · Apr 27