Inside the Fed: Powell vows he won't be a 'shadow chair,' but a Warsh clash will be tough to avoid
Jerome Powell and Kevin Warsh are set to share the Fed's policy table for the first time a sitting and former chair have done so in nearly 80 years. Any public disagreement between the two could disrupt market expectations on interest rates and Fed credibility.
1mo ago · 3 min · Economy
Wall St Week Ahead-Soaring US stocks face pivotal week of tech-led earnings, Fed meeting
Wall Street faces a high-stakes week as major technology company earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision land together. With US stocks already trading at elevated levels, markets have little room for disappointment on either front.
1mo ago · 3 min · Markets
Fed likely to hold rates steady as Powell prepares for possible swan song
The Federal Reserve meets this week and is expected to hold interest rates steady, with elevated energy prices and the unresolved Iran conflict clouding the economic outlook. The meeting may also be Jerome Powell's last as Fed chair, adding leadership uncertainty to an already complex policy moment.
1mo ago · 2 min · Economy
US Fed meeting begins today: Check date, time, when and where to watch Jerome Powell's speech
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC begins its two-day meeting on April 28, with the rate decision due at 2:00 PM ET on April 29 followed by Jerome Powell's press conference at 2:30 PM ET.
2mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
US Fed Meeting 2026 LIVE: Will Powell & Co hold rates amid US-Iran war? Wall Street futures mixed ahead of decision
The US Federal Reserve concludes its two-day meeting today, with Chair Jerome Powell announcing the rate decision at 11:30 am IST. Wall Street futures are mixed ahead of the call, with geopolitical tension from the US-Iran conflict adding uncertainty. Markets will watch Powell's commentary closely for signals on the
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump's attacks
Jerome Powell says he will step down as Fed chair in May but stay on the board of governors until 2028. Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to replace him, passed a Senate committee vote and now heads to a full Senate confirmation vote.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Trump's US Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate
The Senate Banking Committee voted along party lines to advance Kevin Warsh's Fed chair nomination to the full Senate. All 13 Republican panel members supported him, with no Democratic votes. A final Senate floor vote is the last step before confirmation.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signaling caution as chair Jerome Powell nears exit
The US Federal Reserve held rates steady for the third straight meeting, with Jerome Powell pointing to energy prices and supply disruptions as key risks. A rate pause eases pressure on the Indian rupee and reduces capital outflow risk, but high crude oil prices remain a concern for India's import bill.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Jerome Powell plans to remain on US Fed's board after term as chariman ends next month
Jerome Powell said he will stay on the Federal Reserve board as a governor after his chairmanship ends May 15, though he did not say for how long. His continued board presence means he retains a vote on US interest rate decisions even after stepping down as chair.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US Fed holds rates steady in Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5, 3.75 percent, citing inflation concerns and global economic pressure. The decision came at what is expected to be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair. A leadership transition at the Fed could shift how future rate decisions are made.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged for the third meeting in a row. The April meeting is likely Jerome Powell's last as chair, with his term ending May 15. Attention now shifts to who will succeed him and what direction rate policy may take.
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
US Fed Meeting Live Updates: Will Jerome Powell Hold Rates Amid US-Iran War?
The US Federal Reserve is holding its April FOMC meeting with markets expecting no rate cut, as elevated energy prices and US-Iran tensions complicate the outlook. Jerome Powell's post-meeting remarks will be closely watched for any change in tone on inflation or growth. A hawkish hold could keep borrowing costs high
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote
Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, has passed a Senate committee vote and now heads to a full Senate confirmation vote. The development matters because Warsh is expected to be more aligned with Trump's push for lower interest rates than current chair Jerome Powell. A confirmed Warsh could shift Fed
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell's last as chair
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its next policy meeting, likely Jerome Powell's last as chair. Markets will focus less on the rate decision and more on signals about who leads the Fed next, since a new chair shapes how the central bank handles inflation and growth.
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting, which may be Jerome Powell's last as chair. Trump has signaled he wants to replace Powell, raising questions about the Fed's future direction on rates. A leadership change could push markets to reprice bonds, the dollar, and rate
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady in what could be Powell's last meeting
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its Wednesday meeting. It is likely Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair. The decision and any forward guidance will be closely watched given the pending leadership change.
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
US Fed meeting outcome today: Here's time, expectations, when & where to watch Jerome Powell's speech
The US Federal Reserve announces its April policy decision on Wednesday, April 29, after a two-day meeting. Markets expect rates to stay unchanged, but Jerome Powell's press conference tone will be closely watched for signals on the growth and inflation outlook. Any dovish shift could support emerging market assets
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Powell holds briefing on interest rate decision as his term nears end
Fed Chair Jerome Powell holds a press briefing Wednesday after the Fed's latest policy meeting. Markets are watching closely because Powell's term is nearing its end and no successor has been confirmed, creating uncertainty about future rate policy. His remarks could move expectations on interest rates and the Fed's
2mo ago · 1 min · Economy
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department dropped its criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a Federal Reserve renovation project, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced Friday. No charges were filed. Powell remains in his role, removing a legal overhang on the Fed's leadership.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Trump says he will fire Fed chair Powell if he stays beyond mandate
President Trump has said he will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if Powell stays on beyond his mid-May term expiration. The threat directly challenges the Federal Reserve's institutional independence, a pillar assumption for Treasury, dollar, and global credit markets. Mid-May now marks a hard deadline for White House act
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government