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2-year Treasury yield jumps after the close, with Powell patient about rate cuts
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield edged higher after 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, following fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that indicated the central bank ...Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
Nasdaq jumps to record close as major tech names rise ahead of earnings
The Nasdaq Composite rose to a fresh record on Tuesday as investors readied for key corporate earnings releases, including reports from notable tech names.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
30-year bond yield closes with biggest jump since 2022 after Trump wins
U.S. government debt aggressively sold off on Wednesday, pushing the 30-year yield up by the most in two years, as traders factored in the likely trade and deficit policies of a second Trump ...Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Powell dismisses Trump firing talk
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell says he wouldn’t step down if Trump asked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him
Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Jonathan Powell picked as UK national security adviser
Former chief of staff under Tony Blair will have key role in developing British relationship with Donald TrumpBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser
Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Powell says Fed in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further
Central bank chair warns path to a reduction in inflation will be ‘bumpy’Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
Why Powell and Yellen May Have Pulled Off the Impossible With the Economy
Nobody thought they could tame inflation without a recession, but the Fed chair and Treasury secretary seem to have managed a macroeconomic marvel.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
National Latino group endorses Florida's Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Senate
Democratic Florida Senate nominee Debbie Mucarsel-Powell has been endorsed by the country’s oldest Latino civil rights organization, a group that until 2024 had refused to endorse candidates. ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Jeff Bezos, Jay Powell, Serena Williams and More Will Speak at the DealBook Summit
The conference on Dec. 4 will bring together the biggest names in business, politics and culture.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
Harris and Trump command the market’s attention — but Jerome Powell may steal the spotlight
Investors are anxious about the possibility that it could take days, or even weeks, for the results of this week’s presidential and congressional races to be known. But Tuesday’s vote is hardly the ...Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
What Trump’s Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell
Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Powell: Fed won't 'speculate' about Trump's impact on economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, the second consecutive cut since a two-year rate hike run to curb post-pandemic inflation, as the economy and labor ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Powell says he won't resign for Trump, can't be fired
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a clear, direct response when asked during a press conference Thursday if he would step down if asked to do so by President-elect Trump. “No,” said Powell, ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair
US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Fed Chair Powell: Election will have 'no effects' on policy decisions
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the presidential election will have “no effects” on policy decisions. The fed cut key interest rates a quarter point.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Powell, Fed Chair, Will Likely Face Heavy Pressure From Trump
The chair of the Federal Reserve made clear he would not resign, even under pressure. But pressure from the White House is likely, market watchers say.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Powell and the Fed won't be able to avoid talking about Trump forever
The Fed chair dodged question after question at his news conference Thursday about his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Trump, Jay Powell and a Potential Fight over the Fed’s Future
As Trump allies including Elon Musk endorse ending the Federal Reserve’s independence, the central bank’s chair is reportedly ready to go to court to fight back.Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
How Trump will transform banking regulation — even with Powell at the Fed
Regulatory change takes time, but Trump can make several moves immediately to gain control of bank supervision and M&A approval.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live to business leaders in the Dallas area
The appearance comes one week after policymakers again voted to lower their key interest rate by a quarter percentage point.Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago -
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
Powell says the Fed doesn't need to be 'in a hurry' to reduce interest rates
"The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully," Powell said.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
Airbnb misses on earnings but squeaks in a revenue beat
Airbnb reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that showed revenue up 10% year over year.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Bitcoin, dollar and Tesla jump as investors pile into ‘Trump trades’
Markets expect US president-elect to take light-touch approach to regulationBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Axelrod: Trump not 'closing well'
Democratic strategist and CNN contributor David Axelrod argued that former President Trump is not “closing well” as he and Vice President Harris address voters in last-minute messages before ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
The Polls Are Close. The Results Might Not Be.
We are just a very normal polling error away from either candidate landing a decisive victory on Tuesday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Liz Cheney jumps into House races — for Democrats
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) is taking her anti-Trump crusade to the congressional battlefield, endorsing Democrats in a pair of contested House races in a sign that she sees the lower chamber ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Expedia stock jumps on report of acquisition interest by Uber
Shares of Expedia Group Inc. jumped more than 7% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the Financial Times reported Uber Technologies Inc. was considering a bid to buy the online travel company.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge jumps in October
Index rises to 10.3, second straight monthly gainBusiness - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Merck KGaA Shares Jump on Expectations of AI Boost
The German company said booming artificial-intelligence demand would help its electronics sales grow faster than previously expected over the medium term.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year
Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Seadrill stock jumps on report of talks with Transocean
Shares of Seadrill rallied early Thursday after a report the offshore drilling company is in talks to merge with Transocean.Business - MarketWatch - October 24