Tag: Jerome Powell
Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely This Summer, Says Morgan Stanley
Powell’s cautious stance backed as tariff risks loom The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates at its upcoming July and September meetings, according [more…]
Fed Poised to Hold Rates, Clashing With Trump’s Demands
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady at its upcoming policy meeting, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump for aggressive cuts. [more…]
Trump Walks Back Threats to Fire Fed Chair Powell
U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on his earlier threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, signaling a de-escalation after several days of harsh criticism [more…]
Fed Holds Rates as Economic Uncertainty Grows
Policy Stalemate Amid Trump’s Economic Shifts The Federal Reserve signaled a lack of clear direction on future monetary policy as it grapples with economic uncertainty [more…]
10-Year Treasury Yield Climbs – Fed Cautions Against Rushed Rate Cuts
The 10-year Treasury yield saw a slight uptick on Friday, closing a week marked by significant inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks [more…]
Dollar Hits Seven-Week High as Strong Jobs Data Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
The U.S. dollar surged to a seven-week high on Friday, marking its largest weekly gain since September 2022. This followed a surprisingly strong jobs report, [more…]
Continued Challenges for US Regional Banks
Despite navigating through a tumultuous 2023, US regional banks still need to be in the clear as they face ongoing financial challenges. This year has [more…]
Market Turbulence Continues as Dow Dives in Second Quarter’s Opening Days
As the second quarter of the year gets underway, investors navigate a tumultuous financial landscape marked by a significant downturn in the stock market. On [more…]
U.S. Economy’s Strength Challenges Expectations for Interest Rate Cuts in 2024
As 2024 dawned, consumers, investors, and economists alike harbored hopes of relief from the persistent inflation and higher borrowing costs that have burdened the U.S. [more…]
Federal Reserve’s Powell Signals Cautious Approach on Interest Rate Cuts
In his recent address at Spelman College in Atlanta, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell presented a clear and cautious stance on the future of interest [more…]
