Fed's Powell says all Americans will have job opportunities as economy recovers
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that the U.S. is on a path to a “very strong labor market” as he noted that Americans will have opportunities to return to work.
Fed's Powell uses lumber prices to explain inflation path
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday used the recent plunge in lumber prices as an example of why the central bank thinks the recent surge in inflation will be transitory.
Fed's Powell predicts 'transitory' inflation, but warns it could be 'higher' than expected
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell maintained that a recent surge in consumer prices is likely transitory – but warned the increase may ultimately be “higher and more persistent” than expected.
Fed maintains ultra-low interest rates but eyes 2023 rate hike as inflation expectations rise
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it would maintain ultra-low interest rates and reaffirmed its commitment to other easing policies
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The Federal Reserve says inflation is "transitory" and plans rate by 2023.
Fed expected to signal start of monetary policy shift debate
Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday are expected to at least flag the pending start of talks about when and how to exit from the crisis-era policies the U.S. central bank put in place at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic last year.
Fed kicks off 2-day meeting amid inflation spike, lackluster job growth: What to expect
Federal Reserve policymakers are meeting this week against the backdrop of conflicting economic data.
Federal Reserve decision, Biden-Putin meet and inflation data top week ahead
The Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and inflation, as well as new housing and retail sales data lead the week ahead for investors.
Inflation spike could force Fed's hand on tapering asset purchases
A key inflation gauge that revealed consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in decades last month could prompt the Federal Reserve to start laying the groundwork to begin curtailing its massive monetary support to the U.S. economy.
Market is ‘ready’ for Fed tapering: Mohamed El-Erian
Queens College Cambridge President Mohamed El-Erian on Treasury Secretary Yellen welcoming higher interest rates.
Powell says Fed does not seek to set climate policy for US
The Federal Reserve does not seek to set climate change policy for the United States and the issue, while of long-term economic concern, does not currently influence monetary policy, Fed chair Jerome Powell said on Friday.
Fed's Powell says digital currency is a 'complement' to the dollar, 'not a replacement'
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the creation of a central bank digital currency in the U.S. would require “careful thought and analysis."
Fed signals improving economy may warrant policy review
Federal Reserve officials signaled they are watching improving trends in the U.S. economy closely.
Inflation countdown: CPI could run hot
The most important economic report, since the April jobs report, will be released Wednesday morning.
Fed's Powell says US economic outlook has 'clearly brightened,' but recovery is uneven
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Monday the U.S. economy's prospects have “clearly brightened” amid increased vaccination rates and a burst of fiscal spending, but stressed the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has been uneven for lower-income Americans.
Powell's high-stakes bet: More jobs but only mild inflation
Powell's bet is that the Fed can keep rates ultra-low even as the U.S. economic recovery kicks into high gear — and that it won't have to quickly raise rates to stop runaway inflation.
Fed's Powell says hiring bottlenecks in labor market likely to end in coming months
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that an apparent hiring bottleneck in the labor market – which has made it difficult for employers to hire workers, despite a persistently high jobless rate – will likely end in coming months.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will address financial markets ahead of President Biden's address to Congress.
Fed keeps interest rates near zero but notes 'strengthened' US economic recovery
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it would maintain ultra-low interest rates and reaffirmed its commitment to other easing policies.
Fed likely to stay the course despite US economy's growing momentum
Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a news briefing about half an hour after the release of the statement