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US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell says the US economic outlook is favourable

Fed signals holding pattern on rates for now

Business / 19 Sep

US Federal Reserve under pressure to cut rates again

US Federal Reserve signals another US rate cut

Business / 18 Sep

The Fed chief said that Facebook's Libra 'raises many serious concerns regarding privacy, money laundering, consumer protection and financial stability'

Fed chief urges caution on Facebook's Libra project

Business / 11 Jul

US President Donald Trump and US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

US President says Federal Reserve 'blew it' on rates

Business / 24 Jun

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell

Fed opens door to rate cut amid growing 'uncertainties'

Business / 20 Jun

The Federal Reserve is likely to leave interest rates unchanged this year, minutes from its last meeting show

Citing slowdown, Fed sees no changes to rates in 2019

Business / 11 Apr

US Federal Reserve chief Jermone Powell said he fashions his own remarks to be understood more broadly

You don't need a PhD anymore to read Fed statements

Business / 27 Feb

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell appeared before a US Senate Banking Committee today

US inflation to fall further below 2% target - Powell

Business / 26 Feb

Minutes from the US Federal Reserve's December policy meeting were released last night

US Fed 'can afford to be patient' on rate hikes

Business / 10 Jan

US Fed chief Jerome Powell took his post early last February after being appointed by Donald Trump

Fed chair's job is not in jeopardy - White House

Business / 27 Dec 18

The central bank said the US economy has been growing at a strong rate and the job market has continued to improve

Fed raises interest rates, signals fewer hikes ahead

Business / 19 Dec 18

Donald Trump appointed Jerome Powell as the US Federal Reserve chief

Trump calls US Federal Reserve his 'biggest threat'

Business / 17 Oct 18

President Donald Trump has called the Fed 'crazy', 'loco' and 'too aggressive' in raising rates

Call 'em crazy, but Fed likely to keep raising US rates

Business / 12 Oct 18

The US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's comments were taken as a reassuring sign by investors

Euro zone bond yields fall after US Fed chief's speech

Business / 27 Aug 18

Jerome Powell was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve

US President 'not thrilled' with Fed interest rate hike

Business / 21 Aug 18

US President Donald Trump and US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell

Trump slams Fed's rate policy despite strong economy

Business / 20 Jul 18

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell

US businesses already hurt by tariffs - Fed chief

Business / 19 Jul 18

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said today 'it is difficult to predict the ultimate outcome of current discussions over trade policy'

Fed's Powell sees 'several years' of strong jobs growth

Business / 17 Jul 18

The rate increase is the first since Jerome Powell became chair of the Federal Reserve

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again

Business / 14 Jun 18

Jerome Powell is expected to oversee a rate rise at the Fed's monetary policy meeting in March

US Fed will stick to gradual rate rises - Powell

Business / 27 Feb 18

Most of the Fed's rate-setting committee believe that US inflation will rise

Fed policymakers show rising confidence on inflation

Business / 22 Feb 18

Incoming US central bank chief, Jerome Powell

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

News / 31 Jan 18

Today's policy meeting is Fed Chair Janet Yellen's last as head of the bank

Fed expected to keep rates steady as Yellen era ends

Business / 31 Jan 18

Jerome Powell was confirmed by a vote of 85-12 as the new Fed chief

US Senate confirms Jerome Powell as next Fed chairman

Business / 24 Jan 18

While Jerome Powell stressed the final decision on the key lending rate will be made at the 12-13 December monetary policy meeting, 'conditions are supportive of doing that'

Fed should 'respond decisively' to any economic crisis

Business / 28 Nov 17

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