Fed, Powell and Trump

Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
With markets nervous over Trump's proposals for tariffs and other issues, Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary pol
Fed chair Jerome Powell takes a jab at president Trump and his economic policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that he is not jumping to adjust interest rates while his archenemy, President Donald Trump, pushes through aggressive economic policies. Speaking Friday at the US Monetary Policy Forum in New York,
Fed Chair Powell Confirms 'Wait And See' Approach To Rate Cuts
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is waiting to see how President Donald Trump's barrage of policy changes will affect the economy before making any major moves.Trump's rapidly changing tariffs on foreign countries have stoked uncertainty,
Fed chair Powell echoes worries in interest rate forecasts
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell echoed the market's concern over "uncertainty" tied to tariff and economic policies but noted that solid labor markets and easing inflation pressures likely mean the central bank remains in "no hurry" to change its key policy rate.
Fed Chair Powell says interest rates on hold with economic uncertainty widespread
The Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key interest rate unchanged in the coming months as it waits for widespread “uncertainty” stemming from President Donald Trump’s policies to resolve, Chair Jerome Powell said Friday at a conference in New York.
US Fed chair Jerome Powell signals rate pause over tariff-led economic uncertainty, ‘dot plot’ tweak likely ahead
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday signaled potential changes for the Fed's closely watched "dot plot" interest-rate projections as part of a broad policy framework review underway at the U.
Jerome Powell says the ‘net effect’ of the Trump administration’s policies on trade, immigration, fiscal policy, and regulation will determine interest rates in the future
The Fed chair reassured an audience at the University of Chicago the economy was in a “good place” despite “elevated ...
Federal Reserve's Powell calms markets amid Trump's volatile tariff announcements
Powell spoke at a volatile time, with stock markets and bond yields both declining in the wake of Trump's whipsaw ...
U.S. stock futures fall after a rough week on Wall Street, as Trump won’t rule out recession
U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, as President Donald Trump offered little reassurance after the S&P 500 had its worst week ...
Trump's tariffs will likely raise prices for US consumers, Fed chair says
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Friday that the Trump administration's tariffs would likely raise prices for U.S. shoppers ...
Gold steadies as traders look for direction on Trump tariffs
While Gold trades near $2,905 at the time of writing on Monday, the daily Pivot Point at $2,912 and the daily R1 resistance ...
Powell says Fed has time to wait for clarity on Trump policy shifts
The U.S. central bank will be in no rush to cut interest rates while it waits for more clarity on how the policies of the new ...
Trump's tariffs put the Fed's Powell in a bind
The central bank chief may eventually have to decide which effect poses a bigger long-term risk to the economy — slow growth or spiking prices.
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