An Uncertain Economic Moment Poses a Big Test for the Fed

The U.S. central bank prepares to meet under a cloud of concern about the economic hit from President Trump’s tariffs. Read More

Markets are looking to the Fed for guidance on the economy — but the central bank may not be in charge anymore

Economists expect Fed Chair Jerome Powell to hold off on cutting rates this round due to macroeconomic uncertainties. Read More

Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos

America is feeling uneasy about the Trump administration’s rapid-fire trade policy changes, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday he’s not worried. “Despite elevated levels of ... Read More

Fed's Powell says economy strong, but dot plot shows big jump in growth pessimism

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell boosted market sentiment this week by suggesting that any impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on inflation would only be "transitory." The central bank ... Read More

US economy as it happened: Powell says Fed not in ‘hurry’ to cut rates after weaker-than-forecast jobs figures

US economy as it happened: Powell says Fed not in ‘hurry’ to cut rates after weaker-than-forecast jobs figures on facebook (opens in a new window) US economy as it happened: Powell says Fed ... Read More

Trump’s tariffs put the Fed’s Powell in a bind

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to put the Federal Reserve in a no-win situation this year. And the economy’s future may be riding on how Fed Chair Jerome Powell ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell says he’s not worried about the economy amid Trump’s tariff chaos

“Despite elevated levels of uncertainty, the US ... s happening with growth and all the other things as a result of these broad changes in economic policy, not just tariffs,” Powell said. St ... Read More