Jerome Powell Says US Economy In 'Remarkably Good Shape,' Fed Can Be 'A Little More Cautious' With Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell painted a rosy picture of the U.S. economy ahead of key jobs data due Friday. The strength of the economy is allowing the Fed to be more cautious with interest ... Read More

Powell Says Economic Strength Gives Fed Ability to Take Time on Rate Cuts

“The good news ... time. Powell repeated his view that it was too soon to say how policy changes by President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-led Congress next year might reshape the outlook for ... Read More

Powell says Fed can afford to be a little more cautious

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said the economy is stronger now than the central bank had expected in September when it began reducing interest rates, and appeared to signal his ... Read More

Powell Says Solid Economy Allows Fed to Consider Rate Cuts ‘Carefully’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke in Dallas about the outlook of the U.S. economy and the future of interest rate cuts. Photo: Shelby Tauber/Bloomberg News Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell Says There’s No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

The economy remains healthy overall, but the job market has slowed over the ... is doing very well, and that’s a great thing — we totally welcome that,” Mr. Powell said during a question ... Read More

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says no need to rush rate cuts, cites strong economy

Following an election last week that may have turned on voter perceptions of the nation’s economic ills, Powell said the current situation was actually “remarkably good.” The economy’s ... Read More

Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent performance of the US economy has been “remarkably good,” giving central bankers room to lower interest rates at a careful pace. “The ... Read More

Powell says economy not sending signals of need to ‘hurry’ to lower rates

In remarks to be presented to the World Affairs Council, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ... U.S. economy has weathered a global pandemic and its aftermath and is now back to a good place. Read More

Good news for the economy is looking like bad news for stocks

Asked whether this means that good news for the economy ... "A key point [Fed Chair Jerome] Powell made yesterday was how exceptionally strong the U.S. economy has been, and the persistent ... Read More

Powell Says Fed Doesn't Need To Be In A Hurry To Lower Rates

Powell's comments on the outlook for rates came as he described the U.S. economy's performance as "remarkably good," noting the ... in broader supply conditions have brought inflation down toward ... Read More

Powell Says No Need for Fed to Rush Rate Cuts Given Strong Economy

More broadly, following an election last week that may have turned on voter perceptions of the nation's economic ills, Powell said the current situation was actually "remarkably good." The economy ... Read More