Fed Chair Powell Just Gave the Bull Market a Gut Check

The central bank cut rates while warning investors that inflation and monetary policy will stay higher for longer than anticipated.

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Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump

Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.
The New York Times - 3d
Bessent: Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank. ...
The Hill - Dec. 11
Fed Chair Jerome Powell can serve remainder of term, says Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could serve out his term.
CNBC - Dec. 11
Trump Says He Won’t Try to Fire Jay Powell as Fed Chair

The president-elect said he would not try to replace the Federal Reserve chair, but would seek to cut immigration, impose tariffs and more.
The New York Times - Dec. 9
Trump Says He Does Not Have Plans to Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair

Donald J. Trump, the president-elect, said he doesn’t “see it” when asked if he would try to oust the head of America’s central bank.
The New York Times - Dec. 8
The Supreme Court Just Gave Us a Bitter Taste of What’s Coming

In the case involving medical care for transgender adolescents, ignoring doctors is part of the point.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
Fed Chair Jerome Powell and Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Ken Griffin Agree: The U.S. Must Grow Its Way Out of Debt

The three heavyweights weighed in on the economy, the debt crisis, and central banking at the 2024 DealBook Summit.
Inc. - Dec. 5
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell discusses central bank independence, crypto at Dealbook conference

The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce is decision on interest rates.
CNBC - Dec. 4