Robust job growth in March suggests that the labor market remains relatively healthy, allowing officials at the central bank to focus on fighting inflation.
Category: Powell, Jerome H
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Strong Jobs Numbers Make the Fed’s Job Easier
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Fed Official Urges Caution on Rate Cuts as Iran War Drags On
The New York Times – Business:Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support rate cuts later this year if the labor market continued to weaken.
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Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to a Rate Cut
The New York Times – Business:Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, wants to keep the central bank’s policy options open as officials stare down another economic shock that threatens to stoke inflation and crimp growth.
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The Markets Contend with Powell’s Long Goodbye at the Fed
The New York Times – Business:The chair of the Federal Reserve said that he might not leave the central bank any time soon, setting up a potential clash with President Trump.
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Trump Renews Demand for Rate Cuts as Fed Grapples With War in Iran
The New York Times – Business:Oil prices are soaring, threatening a wider problem with inflation, but the president has insisted that borrowing costs must be lowered.
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Iran War Risks Sharpening Fed Divisions Over Rate Cuts
The New York Times – Business:The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady this week as officials grapple with a host of new economic risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.
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Justice Dept. Legal Threat Complicates Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair
The New York Times – Business:An investigation of the Federal Reserve was thwarted on Friday, but a department appeal could reimpose an obstacle in Kevin Warsh’s path.
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Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas Targeting Federal Reserve Chair
The New York Times – Business:Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.
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Kevin Warsh’s Dilemma as Fed Chair Nominee Amid Iran War
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve could faces a tough road to confirmation if he seeks quick interest rate cuts. The war in Iran doesn’t help.
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Top Fed Official Sees Little Effect on Rate Outlook From Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling
The New York Times – Business:Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said he would support a pause in rate cuts in March if the labor market continued to show signs of stabilizing.
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Fed Officials Signaled No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts, With Some Raising Possibility of Hikes, Minutes Show
The New York Times – Business:Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.
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Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.