150 stories tagged #Jerome Powell

  1. Fed Faces Stagflation Dilemma Amid Iran War and Oil Shock
    finance

    Fed Faces Stagflation Dilemma Amid Iran War and Oil Shock

    The Federal Reserve weighs unchanged rates amid rising oil prices, weakening labor data, and renewed stagflation fears - with Powell’s term ending in May and Warsh’s nomination stalled.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  2. Judge Blocks DOJ Probe of Federal Reserve
    finance

    Judge Blocks DOJ Probe of Federal Reserve

    A federal judge rules no evidence supports DOJ's investigation into the Fed, citing political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell. The decision sparks debate over central bank independence.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Judge Quashes Fed Chair Probe Subpoenas
    finance

    Judge Quashes Fed Chair Probe Subpoenas

    A federal judge rules that subpoenas against Fed Chair Jerome Powell were politically motivated, quashing them amid claims of intimidation by the Trump administration.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Fed Faces Dilemma: Inflation Surge vs. Weakening Jobs Market
    finance

    Fed Faces Dilemma: Inflation Surge vs. Weakening Jobs Market

    US Federal Reserve grapples with a difficult choice between fighting inflation driven by rising oil prices and supporting a faltering job market.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  5. Trump Taps Pro-Bitcoin Nominee for Fed Chair
    finance

    Trump Taps Pro-Bitcoin Nominee for Fed Chair

    President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, known for his positive stance on Bitcoin, to lead the Federal Reserve, potentially signaling a shift in monetary policy.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. ECB Chief Lagarde Warns on Tariff Uncertainty, Defends Central Bank Independence
    finance

    ECB Chief Lagarde Warns on Tariff Uncertainty, Defends Central Bank Independence

    European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discusses global trade risks, the impact of tariffs on consumers, and the critical importance of central bank independence.

    3mo ago 1 min read