Fed's Powell says tariffs could lead to inflation, economic slowdown

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech today that President Trump's tariffs are likely to boost U.S. inflation. Read More

Political interference with the Fed would mean worse inflation and higher unemployment, top official says

Trump ramped up the pressure on Jerome Powell on Monday, calling the Fed Chair "Mr. Too Late" and a "major loser" on Truth Social. Read More

Fed Chair Powell gives starkest warning yet on potential economic consequences from tariffs

President Donald Trump’s significant policy changes, including on tariffs, are unlike anything seen in modern history, putting the Federal Reserve in uncharted waters, Chair Jerome Powell said ... Read More

What Trump's feud with Fed Chair Powell means for markets, individuals

President Trump has angrily criticized Fed Chairman Powell for being slow to cut interest rates, but Trump's policies have made that a tougher move. Read More

Trump’s Tariffs ‘Highly Likely’ To Boost Inflation, Says Fed Chair Powell

Fed chief Jerome Powell also indicated the Fed will take a wait-and-see approach on pursuing the interest rate cuts yearned for by Trump and many others. Read More

Powell says tariffs will likely push up inflation, unemployment rate

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how planned and enacted policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty. Read More

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says Trump tariffs are ‘likely to raise inflation’—and the economic hit will be ‘significantly larger’ than expected

Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned on Friday that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs would likely push inflation higher, dampening investors’ hopes that the central bank would cut interest rates ... Read More

Federal Reserve Chief Says Trump Tariffs Likely to Raise Inflation and Slow U.S. Economic Growth

The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth for the U.S. economy ... time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation ... Read More

All eyes on Powell’s speech at The Economic Club of Chicago today

Powell's remarks could offer insight on a number of concerns, including tariffs, jobs, inflation, interest rate policy, and the status of the economy. Read More

Stock market today: Dow slides as UnitedHealth plunges, Nasdaq, S&P 500 sputter to end down week

US stock futures traded flat on the heels of a bruising day on Wall Street that underscored fears over the economic impact of President Trump's tariffs. Read More

Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth

make certain that a one-time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation ... the economy. “There’s a lot of waiting and seeing going on, including by us," Powell said ... Read More