US Policy
Mon, August 22, 2022 | 9:53AM ET

Powell speaks, Congress agenda and Midterms

Friday could be a big day for Fed Watchers as Chair Jay Powell will address the annual gathering of Fed officials and economists at Jackson...

US Policy
Fri, August 19, 2022 | 5:22PM ET

Powell speech, August doldrums

Next week the major public policy event will be in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where Chair Powell is scheduled to give a major policy address. Over...

US Policy
Mon, February 14, 2022 | 11:24AM ET

Big week for Powell and government budget

The Fed is going to be front and center this coming week as talk about rate increases continues and the Senate Banking Committee is scheduled...

Fed Watch
Fri, December 3, 2021 | 6:47PM ET

Powell Comments Prompt Mini-Tantrum, Vice Chair For Supervision Likely Between Bostic, Raskin and Cordray

The financial media is abuzz with whether Lael Brainerd or Jerome Powell will be the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. We have been reporting...

Fed Watch
Fri, August 27, 2021 | 7:53PM ET

Powell Announces Fed Will Begin Tapering By End Of Year

The long-awaited Jackson Hole Summit has arrived. Chairman Powell gave his speech at 10 am EST on Friday and announced that the Central Bank was...

Fed Watch
Fri, July 16, 2021 | 9:03PM ET

Powell Stands Strong In Accommodative Posture At Testimony

Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell testified before Congress this week and, as usual, stuck to the expected talking points. He was pressed particularly hard on...

Fed Watch
Fri, April 23, 2021 | 9:42PM ET

Powell Says Fed Will Not Allow Large Overshoot on Inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell answered a letter from Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) outlining concerns about a potentially significant rise in inflation. His response gave...