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Jerome Powell
What is a "neutral" interest rate?
Nov 29, 2018
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said interest rates were just below neutral. We break down what that means.
The downsides of low interest rates
Aug 21, 2018
President Donald Trump has long favored low interest rates, which are typically a boon for real estate developers. And he has criticized the Federal Reserve and the chairman he appointed, Jerome Powell, for pursuing a policy of gradual rate hikes initiated under former Fed Chair Janet Yellen. But maintaining a loose monetary policy could be […]
How the Fed has changed
Jul 12, 2018
A brief look at how five Fed chairs shifted the culture of the central bank.
Fed Chair Jay Powell: We’re “independent of political considerations”
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 12, 2018
In a 30 minute conversation, Chairman Powell discusses tariffs, political pressure on the Fed and wage stagnation.
The Fed is getting interest rates closer to "just right"
Jun 14, 2018
What you need to know about yesterday's rate hike announcement.
Fed raises key rate and foresees 2 more hikes this year
Mar 21, 2018
The Fed also increased its estimate for rate hikes in 2019 from two to three, reflecting an expectation of faster growth and lower unemployment.
Quiz: Who said it? Powell versus Yellen
by
Donna Tam
, Sarah Menendez
and Arjuna Soriano
Feb 27, 2018
The two Fed chairs have very similar mindsets when it comes to monetary policy. Can you even tell the difference?
For public good, not for profit.
New Fed Chair to Congress: Steady ahead
Feb 27, 2018
Jerome Powell will offer his insights to both the House and Senate this week. Stock traders are hoping for some calming words. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
A new and uncharted economic territory
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 23, 2018
What can we expect in this post-tax bill economy?
For Dallas Fed president, sustaining long-term growth will take more than tax cuts
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 14, 2018
Robert Kaplan says fiscal policy should bring less debt and focus on economic fundamentals.