If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.

The central bank wants to see further progress that price pressures are easing before it lowers interest rates again.

More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.

More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.

A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.