1 day ago · After three cuts at the end of last year, Federal Reserve officials paused rate moves as they weigh a solid economy and rising inflation risks. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said the central ...

1 day ago · Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has over the years steadfastly defended the central bank's independence.

Jerome Hayden " Jay " Powell (born February 4, 1953) is an American investment banker and lawyer serving since 2018 as the 16th chair of the Federal Reserve. Powell is expected to remain in his position during the second Presidency of Donald Trump at least through 2026.

1 day ago · Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed the central bank’s decision to hold the benchmark federal-funds rate at its current range around 4.3% after three consecutive rate cuts beginning in ...

Jerome H. Powell first took office as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on February 5, 2018, for a four-year term. He was reappointed to the office and sworn in for a second four-year term on May 23, 2022.

Jerome (Jay) Powell (b. 1953) is the chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States. Nominated by President Donald Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the Senate the following year, he oversaw the Fed’s extensive intervention in the U.S. economy during the COVID-19 crisis of 2020.

Jerome H. Powell took office as chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in February 2018. He was sworn in on May 23, 2022 for a second term as Chair ending May 15, 2026.

Nov 14, 2024 · We are moving policy over time to a more neutral setting. But the path for getting there is not preset. In considering additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, we will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks.

May 23, 2022 · Jerome H. Powell on Monday took the oath of office for his second term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Chair Powell's oath was administered by Vice Chair Lael Brainard in the press briefing room of the Board's Martin building.

1 day ago · President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are at odds over how the central bank of the world's largest economy should operate.