Jerome Powell

The markets have already celebrated the Fed's next move — now they want a new reason to keep the party going. Wall Street is all but sure that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. That’s back-to-back reductions after the September move. The Federal...

After the shock of Friday, Oct. 10, when Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs on Chinese products, the president quickly softened his tone, assuring that trade relations "will be fine." That sweetener was well received by markets, helping Wall Street rebound early in the week. Powell's Dovish Tone...

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested the central bank may need to cut rates by as much as 125 basis points to reach a more neutral policy stance, citing signs of disinflation and softening labor demand. ‘125 Basis Points’ To Reach Neutral On Thursday, Waller said the...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent a clear message Wednesday, reiterating that the Federal Reserve is still leaning toward lower rates—and for the sluggish U.S. housing market, that could be the break it's been waiting for. Powell’s latest speech struck a dovish tone, citing continued labor market...

An upbeat start to Wall Street's earnings season, combined with dovish signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, has unleashed a powerful rally across U.S. regional banks, marking their strongest two-day performance since Donald Trump's 2024 election victory. The SPDR S&P Regional...

Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel, who began his career earning $4 an hour waiting tables, says early service-industry jobs can teach Gen Z critical skills that formal education often misses. Early Service Jobs Build Essential Career Skills Before joining the tech...

The Bank of England has warned that the loss of confidence in the U.S. Federal Reserve's independence or a reversal in AI-driven market optimism could trigger a global selloff. The Risk Of Sharp Market Correction ‘Has Increased’ In its Financial Policy Committee Record published Oct. 8...

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY), which tracks the S&P 500, made several new all-time highs in the month of September and during the first three quarters of 2025. Freedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods tells Benzinga there could be more highs on the way in the fourth...

On Saturday, President Donald Trump shared a cartoon on Truth Social showing him firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In the image, Trump is seen pointing at Powell and shouting, “YOU’RE FIRED!” while Powell stands with a box of his things. Rate Policy Criticism Continues...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) placed the blame for surging goods prices in the U.S. squarely on President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies. ‘Chaotic Tariff Policies’ To Blame On Wednesday, in a post on X, Warren said that she doesn’t always agree with...

Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya sounded the alarm this week, arguing that young Americans face a convergence of financial and cultural crises that could leave them vulnerable to the grip of social media algorithms. Chamath Backs Charlie Kirk On Youth Struggles On the All In Podcast and in a...

Inflationary pressures continue to mount, reemerging as the top concern among economists and market watchers, who place the blame squarely on President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies. Inflationary Risks ‘Are Rising’ On Tuesday, The Kobeissi Letter warned in a post on X...

According to economist Justin Wolfers, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is stuck in a policy dilemma created by the trade and tariff policies of President Donald Trump. Monetary Policy Cannot Resolve Economic Strain “The problem that Powell faces right now is a very difficult one,”...

In 2025, the rising unemployment rate among Americans under 25, specifically recent graduates, has become a significant economic concern. This problem seems to be uniquely American, stemming from a “no hire, no fire” economy, rather than the advent of artificial intelligence (AI)....

The Federal Reserve may have delivered its first rate cut in nine months on Wednesday — but according to Goldman Sachs, it likely won't be the last. In a new note to clients on Thursday, Goldman Sachs chief U.S. economist David Mericle said the Fed's 25-basis-point cut to a target range of 4.00%–4...