Fed Chairman

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to fix a minor typo in the fourth paragraph. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the “long-delayed ethics policy” at the U.S. Central Bank, which she claims “doesn’t fix a...

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has expressed skepticism over Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dismissal of stagflation concerns. What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, Schiff criticized Powell’s inability to recognize the signs of stagflation. He compared...

Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, has highlighted the need for greater adaptability in the forecasting techniques used by Fed economists, moving beyond traditional mathematical models. What Happened: According to a report by Bloomberg, Powell emphasized the importance of intellectual rigor,...

Jerome Powell marked his five-year anniversary as the chairman of the Federal Reserve on Sunday. During his tenure, which began on Feb. 5, 2018, the S&P 500 has gained 56%, the Nasdaq Composite has risen 72%, and the Dow Industrial Average is up 39%. Powell is the Fed's 16th chairman...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was among the most anticipated speakers at the Economic Symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming Friday. Here’s a look at what Powell said in the fight against inflation. What Happened: Powell said the Federal Reserve’s goal remains getting...

Jerome Powell was sworn in on Feb. 5, 2018 as the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve. In the role, Powell is tasked with steering America’s economy. Here is a look at some things you might not know about Powell. 1. Education: He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from...

Last week, fears began to rise over the impending exit of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke from his current office. However, for those in the know, the move does not come as a shock as it was previously known that his term ends in January at that President Obama had not offered him the option to stay on...

According to an article on Bloomberg, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said that even though consumer confidence is being driven down by weak job gains, hike in wages is likely to drive household spending in the forthcoming quarters. While speaking in Charleston, South Carolina, Bernanke...