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Federal Reserve chair vows to curb inflation with hikes that risk economic pain

Business / Economy May 5, 2022

Federal Reserve chair vows to curb inflation with hikes that risk economic pain

by Catarina Saraiva and Craig Torres

On Wednesday, the Fed raised interest rates by 50 basis points for the first time since 2000, and Chair Jerome Powell says similar moves are on the table for June and July.

Jerome Powell is no Paul Volcker

Commentary / World | The Year Ahead: Reckonings Jan 6, 2022

Jerome Powell is no Paul Volcker

by Robert J. Barro

The U.S. Federal Reserve chief has tried to argue that the central bank’s expansionary monetary policy is not to blame for inflationary pressure.

Jerome Powell declares inflation big threat as Fed signals rate hikes

Business Dec 16, 2021

Jerome Powell declares inflation big threat as Fed signals rate hikes

by Rich Miller, Steve Matthews and Christopher Condon

In an abrupt shift, the Fed sped up the drawdown of its asset-purchase program and laid out a plan for a series of interest-rate increases over the coming years.

U.S. Fed chair ditches ‘transitory’ tag and paves way for a rate hike

Business Dec 1, 2021

U.S. Fed chair ditches ‘transitory’ tag and paves way for a rate hike

by Rich Miller

Many in the market took the buzzword to mean the Fed expected price pressures to be short-lived. Powell said policy makers intended it to mean something different.

The Fed has risen too far above political control

Commentary / World Nov 24, 2021

The Fed has risen too far above political control

by John Authers

The problem with the Fed is that the need for stability — and for avoiding market shocks — cuts across the desire to exert more democratic control over the central bank.

Investors bet Jerome Powell's Fed will get more aggressive on inflation

Business / Economy | ANALYSIS Nov 23, 2021

Investors bet Jerome Powell's Fed will get more aggressive on inflation

by David Randall

Calls for the Fed to normalize monetary policy more aggressively are now coming from some of the central bank’s own policymakers, reinforcing many investors’ views.

Biden reappoints Jerome Powell as U.S. Fed chief

Business / Economy Nov 23, 2021

Biden reappoints Jerome Powell as U.S. Fed chief

The U.S. president said his decision would ensure stability and independence at the central bank, and avoid politicizing the role.

Biden hints at Fed chair pick soon as senators rush to chime in

Business / Economy Nov 17, 2021

Biden hints at Fed chair pick soon as senators rush to chime in

Biden is still deciding whether to reappoint Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell or replace him with Fed Gov. Lael Brainard, as key senators wade in with their views.

Fed sees zero rates through 2022 and commits to keep buying bonds

Business Jun 11, 2020

Fed sees zero rates through 2022 and commits to keep buying bonds

All policymakers expect the funds rate to stay near zero through 2021, and perhaps beyond, to address "considerable risks” over the medium term.

Fed brings the global financial system back from the abyss

Business / Economy Mar 28, 2020

Fed brings the global financial system back from the abyss

by Molly Smith, Alexandra Harris and Matthew Boesler

Sitting calmly in front of a bookshelf filled with thick volumes of the "Federal Reserve Bulletin," Jerome Powell this week set out to offer a simple explanation for the complicated steps the U.S. central bank is taking to relieve dire stresses in the global ...

Fed slashes rates and central banks pull out stops to cushion coronavirus blow

Business Mar 16, 2020

Fed slashes rates and central banks pull out stops to cushion coronavirus blow

The U.S. Federal Reserve slashed rates back to near zero, restarted bond buying and joined with other central banks to ensure liquidity in dollar lending to help put a floor under a rapidly disintegrating global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. And in a dramatic move ...

Asian shares mostly flat despite U.S. Fed's rate cut

Business / Financial Markets Mar 4, 2020

Asian shares mostly flat despite U.S. Fed's rate cut

The emergency rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve seemed to stoke rather than soothe fears over the coronavirus’ widening global economic fallout.

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