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News Articles: Jerome Powell

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30. The Fed announced new restrictions on investments by senior officials after being rocked by a controversy involving trading by two regional Fed bank presidents last year.

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  • Economy

The Federal Reserve imposes new restrictions on investments after trading controversy

The Federal Reserve is adopting new restrictions on investments after active trading last year by two regional Fed bank presidents drew criticism.

October 21, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30. Powell's term expires early next year, and President Biden must decide whether to reappoint him.

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  • Economy

What's at stake as Biden decides whether to stick with Jerome Powell as Fed chief

President Biden has a big decision to make: Whether to reappoint Jerome Powell to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman or choose someone else for one of the world's most powerful economic jobs.

October 18, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell appear before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

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  • Economy

Janet Yellen Says U.S. Could Run Out Of Cash To Pay Its Bills In Less Than 3 Weeks

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers the government could run out of money by Oct. 18 unless Congress raises the debt ceiling.

September 28, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a Senate Banking Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on July 15. The Fed issued new economic projections at the conclusion of its policy meeting on Wednesday.

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  • Economy

The Fed Says Inflation Is Hotter Than Expected — But It Should Cool Next Year

The Federal Reserve is projecting higher inflation this year than it had previously forecast, but says prices will cool more next year.

September 22, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies before a House Oversight and Reform Select subcommittee hearing in June. Powell said Friday the economic recovery continues, signaling it may soon be time for  the central bank to start removing some of its massive support.

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  • Economy

Powell Says It May Soon Be Time For The Fed To Start Reducing Its Big Economic Support

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the economy continues its recovery, hinting the central bank could dial back its extraordinary efforts to prop up the economy later this year.

August 27, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appears before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in July. The Fed is facing a key decision of when to start withdrawing some of the stimulus it has provided to markets during the pandemic.

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  • Business

It's Called The Bond Taper. Yes, It's Geeky. But This Is Why You Should Know About It

The Federal Reserve has provided massive support to markets through the pandemic. Now it faces a tricky decision: how to start removing some of that help without triggering a market sell-off.

August 23, 2021
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By:
  • David Gura
Travelers head to a security checkpoint at Denver International Airport on July 2. The economy likely surged in the April-June quarter as vaccine rollouts sparked a surge in pent-up activity. A slowdown is now seen as inevitable, although the pace of growth should remain strong.

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  • Business

The Economy Is Stronger. These 4 Things Will Determine What Happens Next

The U.S. economy grew 6.5% pace in the April-June quarter, continuing to strengthen from the worst of the pandemic. A slowdown is inevitable; the question is how much it will slow.

July 29, 2021
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  • David Gura
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in December. The Fed said on Wednesday it will continue providing support to the economy despite the rise in consumer prices.

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  • Economy

Federal Reserve Will Continue Supporting The Economy Despite Surging Prices

The Fed is maintaining its easy money policies for now in an effort to speed the economic recovery. It left interest rates near zero despite a jump in consumer prices.

June 16, 2021
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  • Scott Horsley
Diners eat lunch at Max's Oyster Bar in West Hartford, Conn., on March 19. Retail sales surged last month as $1,400 relief payments and easing coronavirus restrictions led shoppers to open their wallets.

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  • Economy

Signs Of Economic Boom Emerge As Retail Sales Surge, Jobless Claims Hit Pandemic Low

Retail sales jumped nearly 10% in March, as shoppers, flush with $1,400 relief payments, are feeling more confident about venturing out. Weekly unemployment claims dropped to a pandemic low.

April 15, 2021
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  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Dec. 2, 2020. In an interview with NPR on Thursday, Powell compared the central bank's response to the pandemic to the rescue of British and allied forces in Dunkirk.

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  • Economy

Jerome Powell: Economy Is Better Thanks To 'Dunkirk'-Like Rescue By Fed, Congress

The Federal Reserve chairman tells NPR that the U.S. economy is on a clear path to recovery thanks to the Fed's rescue plan and the stimulus passed by Congress.

March 25, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a House committee hearing on Sept. 23, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Powell, along with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, is set to appear before the House again on Tuesday to discuss relief aid and the state of the economy.

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  • Economy

Fed Chair Touts 'Much Improved' Economy 1 Year After Stocks Hit Pandemic-Era Low

Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will tell Congress the economy is recovering but that more needs to be done to get to pre-pandemic levels

March 23, 2021
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  • Scott Horsley
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington on Dec. 2, 2020. The Fed issued new economic forecasts on Wednesday at the end of its two-day meeting.

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  • Economy

Light At End Of Tunnel? Fed Sees Faster Economic Growth, With Only Modest Inflation

The Federal Reserve has raised its forecast for economic growth, thanks to an improving public health outlook and trillions of dollars in federal spending.

March 17, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Dec. 2, 2020. Powell appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday and argued the U.S. economy still has a long way to go to recover millions of lost jobs.

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  • Economy

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Warns Of Long Road Ahead To Recover Millions Of Lost Jobs

Powell warned it will take time to put millions of jobless Americans back to work, while also downplaying inflation threats.

February 23, 2021
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, left, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin bump elbows after concluding their testimony before Congress on June 30. The Fed and Treasury engaged in a rare clash over the fate of key pandemic lending programs.

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  • Business

Federal Reserve To Wind Down Pandemic Programs After Rare Clash With Treasury

The Fed will comply with a request from the Treasury Department to wind down coronavirus emergency lending programs after the central bank had earlier objected to the move.

November 20, 2020
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  • Jim Zarroli
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the House Financial Services Committee at the U.S. Capitol last month during a hearing about the Treasury Department's and Federal Reserve's pandemic response.

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  • Economy

Trouble On Main Street

The Federal Reserve launched a massive program to lend to small and midsize businesses. It has hardly loaned out anything.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Greg Rosalsky
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