Powell Potential Fight

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

Stipe Miocic talks potential retirement after Jon Jones fight at UFC 309: 'I'm always preparing for my last'

Miocic, 42, is widely expected to walk away from the sport after fighting Jon Jones at UFC 309

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 Trump

Business - 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.

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 - 6 days ago

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.

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

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

10-, 30-year Treasury yields fall from 4-month highs ahead of Powell appearance

Treasury yields broadly fell Thursday morning as traders looked past a rise in U.S. wholesale prices for October and waited for fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours 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 - 44 minutes ago

Powell says Fed doesn’t need to hurry to cut interest rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the economy is in a good place, with inflation on a sustainable path back to the central bank’s 2% target, and that he expects inflation to ...

Business - MarketWatch - 30 minutes 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 - 29 minutes 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 - 30 minutes ago

Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory

With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?

World - Financial Times - November 4

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

Potential Cigna buyout of Humana is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if,’ analyst says

Humana’s stock looked to rally Monday. And Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes said she believes a buyout by Cigna Group is likely — it’s just a matter of timing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Griffeys in L.A. for potential LeBron-Bronny debut

More than 30 years after they became the first father-son duo to team up in Major League Baseball history, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. will be in the building Tuesday night to potentially see LeBron ...

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Kompany hails Barça over potential new Messi

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany says it is exceptional that Barcelona have potentially found a Lionel Messi replacement in Lamine Yamal so soon after the Argentine left the club.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Menendez brothers potential resentencing recommendation coming

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is expected to announce his decision on possible resentencing recommendations for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers sentenced to life without ...

Inside Taiwan's preparations for a potential Chinese attack

🪖 Special report from The Hill on the Penghu Islands {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story How Taiwan preps for a nighttime Chinese attack Taiwan’s army ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Medic assumed drug overdose, Russian spy poisoning inquiry hears

Paramedics found Sergei and Yulia Skrippal in an area known to be frequented by drug abusers.

Are Marsh's skill development and the Sky's potential a perfect match?

Two of seven WNBA head-coaching jobs are filled after the Chicago Sky named Aces assistant Tyler Marsh their coach Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Burberry Lifted by Report of Potential Moncler Bid

Shares in Burberry jumped on a report that Moncler could be considering a bid for the U.K. fashion group, which is currently pursuing a turnaround.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Trump has potential to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court

Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Conservatives weigh potential show of opposition against Johnson

House Republicans are holding their leadership elections next week, where Mike Johnson is largely expected to earn the speakership nomination.

Politics - Politico - 5 days ago

Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?

State superintendents, outside organizers and even former rivals of President-elect Trump have all been floated as potential picks to lead his Department of Education. Trump's Cabinet picks are ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

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