Economy News Powell To Discuss Economy, Monetary Policy At Tuesday Event

Powell Points to Darkening Economic Picture, Says Stocks are ‘Fairly Highly Valued’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pointed to a weakening labor market and economic outlook alongside elevated prices in his remarks Tuesday afternoon, a combination that puts policymakers in a tough ... Read More

Jerome Powell Sees Froth in the Stock Market and Limited Tariff Inflation

Want more stock market and economic analysis from Phil Rosen directly in your inbox? Subscribe to Opening Bell Daily’s newsletter. Jerome Powell acknowledged that stock prices seem elevated, tariffs ... Read More

There's no risk-free policy path when both sides of mandate at risk, Powell says

"Near-term risks to inflation are tilted to the upside and risks to employment to the downside — a challenging situation," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Tuesday. "Two-sided risks mean ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell says hiring slowdown poses economic risks, hinting at more interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday emphasized that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, a sign that the central bank will likely cut its key interest rate ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell tells Providence Chamber there's 'no risk-free path' for US economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell described the current economic situation as challenging, with risks to both employment and inflation. The Fed is balancing a slowing labor market, which ... Read More