← Back to headlines Jerome Powell to Remain on Federal Reserve Board After Chair Term Ends Jerome Powell announced he will continue to serve as a Federal Reserve governor after his term as chair concludes in mid-May. He cited legal attacks on the Fed, particularly from the Trump administration, as a reason for his decision to stay.
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Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era - Reuters Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era Reuters
Read full article → AP Very High 5h ago
Kevin Warsh heads to full Senate vote after Trump's nominee for Fed Chair is approved in committee - AP News Kevin Warsh heads to full Senate vote after Trump's nominee for Fed Chair is approved in committee AP News
Read full article → BBC High 4h ago
'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.
Read full article → NYT Mostly Factual 1h ago
Powell Says He Will Stay on as Fed Governor After Term as Chair Ends Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank.
By Colby Smith
Read full article → bloomberg High 6h ago
Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Wins Key Senate Committee Vote - Bloomberg.com Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Wins Key Senate Committee Vote Bloomberg.com
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How Kevin Warsh could save the Federal Reserve
There is much to like about the new Fed chair—if his backbone holds
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Thailand’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Mideast War Complicates Outlook - WSJ Thailand’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Mideast War Complicates Outlook WSJ
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Federal Reserve holds rates as three hawks oppose “easing bias” Dissents suggest deepening divide on FOMC
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Jerome Powell says he will stay on Fed board after his term ends The current chair of the Federal Reserve, who has often been at odds with the Trump administration, cites attacks against the institution to justify his decision.
Read full article → wapo Mostly Factual 2h ago
Divided Fed holds rates steady amid two months of rising energy prices In the likely final meeting of Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair, the Fed left rates unchanged. A senate panel earlier Wednesday approved Kevin Warsh to succeed him.
By Andrew Ackerman
Read full article → The Guardian Mostly Factual 2h ago
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump’s calls for cuts Fed officials cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in Middle East as reasons for holding rates
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The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged after its latest board meeting, defying once again Donald Trump’s call for a cut as the central bank prepares for a leadership shake-up next month.
On Wednesday, Fed officials continued to cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in ...
By Lauren Aratani in New York
Read full article → NPR High 11h ago
It's set to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair -- as a big change looms The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, at what's likely to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as chair — with Kevin Warsh looking set to replace him.
By Scott Horsley
Read full article → Al Jazeera Mostly Factual 1h ago
US Fed holds rates steady in Powell’s final meeting as Fed chair Central bank keeps interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75 percent amid inflation concerns and global economic strain.
Read full article → Fox News Mixed 5h ago
The quiet visual cue Powell employs to reinforce the Fed’s independence Fed Chair Jerome Powell's iconic purple tie has become a quiet symbol of the central bank's effort to remain independent and above partisan politics.
Read full article → CNN Mostly Factual 6h ago
The Odds: Fed rates and inflation - CNN The Odds: Fed rates and inflation CNN
Read full article → cnbc Mostly Factual 1h ago
Major Fed rate dissent, Powell to stay on — plus, Boeing takes an unwarranted hit Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Read full article → cbc High 6h ago
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% The bank was widely expected to hold rates, despite the fact that energy prices have shot up due to the war in Iran, changing the inflation forecast.
Read full article → SCMP Mostly Factual 41m ago
Powell says he’ll stay at Fed after chair term ends, citing attacks by Trump team Jerome Powell said he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month “for an undetermined period of time”, citing the “unprecedented” legal attacks against the central bank by the Trump administration.
“I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that really matter to the public,” Powell said at a press conference after the Fed announced its decision to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.
Powell’s decisi...
By Associated Press
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Powell says he’ll stay at Fed as governor after his term as chair ends in mid-May “I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined,” the outgoing Federal Reserve chair said Wednesday.
By Victor Reklaitis
Read full article → The Independent Mostly Factual 1h ago
Fed holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting as four officials dissent The dissents underscore the level of division on the Fed's 12-member rate-setting committee
By Christopher Rugaber
Read full article → Business Insider Mostly Factual 10h ago
Fed meeting updates: Will FOMC hold interest rates? What to expect from Jerome Powell's last meeting Jerome Powell's term as central bank chair ends in May.
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It's the fourth Fed day of the year — and it's set to be Jerome Powell's swan song.
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its April interest rate decision at 2 p.m. ET. Powell's term ends on May 15, making this meeting his last, pending the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to be the next Fed chair. The meeting also comes amid a new development in the Department of Justice probe into the Fed...
Read full article → Yahoo Mostly Factual 2h ago
Ray Dalio says Federal Reserve will " lose its credibility’ if Trump’s pick for Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, lowers rates
Read full article → Times of India Mostly Factual 2h ago
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, cites Middle East conflicts uncertainty US Fed Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meet: Jerome Powell-led US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept the interest rates unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range citing upside risks to inflation in view of the rising global energy prices.
By TOI BUSINESS DESK
Read full article → hindustan-times Mostly Factual 3h ago
Jerome Powell speech today: When will Fed chair make his last address? Latest FOMC meeting update Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to make an address Wednesday at 2:30 PM ET
Read full article → indian-express Mostly Factual 5h ago
US Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate
Read full article → straits-times Mostly Factual 17h ago
US Fed chair Jerome Powell, who stood up to Trump, set to finish tenure on top - The Straits Times US Fed chair Jerome Powell, who stood up to Trump, set to finish tenure on top The Straits Times
Read full article → rte-news Mostly Factual 1h ago
US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the US central bank should communicate a bias towards lowering borrowing costs.
Read full article → japan-times Mostly Factual 12h ago
Jerome Powell: Fed chair who stood up to Trump set to finish tenure on top All eyes are on Powell to see if he will choose to continue on the Fed's board past his time as chair.
Read full article → channel-news-asia Mostly Factual 1h ago
US Fed divided at Powell's likely last meeting at helm The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged due to uncertainty over the Middle East conflict and high energy prices.
Read full article → seeking-alpha Mixed 53m ago
Majority of FOMC didn't see need to change 'easing bias' of Fed statement: Powell press conference
Read full article → rnz High 14h ago
Environmental cost of cruise ships not worth the economic benefit, expert says Studies have found cruise passengers spend less money than other tourists, while the ships themselves cause widespread pollution.
Read full article → Bangkok Post Mostly Factual 13h ago
Bank of Thailand keeps interest rate unchanged The Bank of Thailand kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, as it assesses the economic impact of higher oil prices caused by the war in the Middle East.
Read full article → khaleej-times Mixed 2h ago
US Federal Reserve hold interest rates for third straight month - Khaleej Times US Federal Reserve hold interest rates for third straight month Khaleej Times
Read full article → zerohedge Low 1h ago
Wall Street Reacts To Powell's Last FOMC Meeting Wall Street Reacts To Powell's Last FOMC Meeting
The kneejerk reaction from Wall Street pundits is that the bar for the Federal Reserve to hike rates is still relatively high and there’s no need for the Fed to change its bias or react in a meaningful way: that's the view voiced by SocGen's US Research Head Subadra Rajappa, who said on BBG TV that the "US is in a very good position overall"
Others, such as Deutsche Bank Chief US Economist Luzzetti, said that "the Fed could adopt ...
By Tyler Durden
Read full article → Daily Sabah Mixed 2h ago
US Fed holds rates steady again, signals possible cuts amid rare dissent The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a third consecutive meeting but signaled potential cuts in the coming months, as policymakers recorded their high...
Read full article → wolf-street Mixed 1h ago
This Fed Meeting Must Have Been a Hoot. Fed Holds Rates amid 4 Dissents, most since 1992: 1 Dovish, 3 Hawkish “Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices.” In part. And in part for other reasons.
By Wolf Richter
Read full article → budapest-times Mixed 11h ago
National Bank Policymakers Leave Base Rate on Hold at 6.25% - BBJ - Budapest Business Journal National Bank Policymakers Leave Base Rate on Hold at 6.25% BBJ - Budapest Business Journal
Read full article → 28 articles in other languages(Portuguese, German, Spanish, Finnish, hnj, Polish, Italian, Hungarian, French, Danish, src, Greek, Japanese, Swedish, nno, Slovak, Bosnian, Romanian) Coverage Timeline First report: straits-times · 29 Apr, 03:05| Full coverage: 65 · 17h| Window: 17h
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Why this mattersJerome Powell's decision to remain a Fed governor after his chair term concludes is significant as it suggests a desire to maintain institutional stability amidst political pressures, particularly from the Trump administration. The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions have broad implications for the global economy, influencing inflation, employment, and investment, making the stability and independence of its leadership crucial.
The Story What 65 sources agree on, dispute, and miss
What sources agree onThe US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.50-3.75% This was Jerome Powell's likely last meeting as Fed Chair The decision to hold rates was influenced by elevated inflation and uncertainty from Middle East conflicts Kevin Warsh has been approved by a Senate committee to succeed Powell as Fed Chair Key claims5 agreed
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Jerome Powell will remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month.
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Powell cited 'unprecedented' legal attacks by the Trump team as a reason for staying on.
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The Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates was made with the largest divisions in the central bank since 1992.
agreed · publico rte-news wolf-street The Independent el-mundo +1
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A Senate panel approved Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.
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The Fed's decision not to cut rates went against Trump's wishes.
agreed · publico hvg The Guardian observador
Where they divergeNumber of dissenting votes in the FOMC decision
rte-news el-mundo wolf-street The Independent la-repubblica +1 morewapo
Four officials dissented, marking the most division since 1992
FT Daily Sabah
Three 'hawks' opposed the 'easing bias' or dissented
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One official dissented
Reasons for Powell's decision to remain a Fed Governor
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Cited 'unprecedented' legal attacks and lingering legal threats from the Trump team
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Stated he would serve for 'a period of time to be determined' without specific reasons
Coverage gapsSpecific details of the 'unprecedented' legal attacks or lingering legal threats cited by Powell
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The 'easing bias' mentioned in the Fed statement and its implications
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Reuters AP BBC NYT bloomberg economist wsj FT le-monde wapo Number of dissenting votes in the FOMC decision Reasons for Powell's decision to remain a Fed Governor Specific details of the 'unprecedented' legal attacks or lingering legal threats cited by Powell The 'easing bias' mentioned in the Fed statement and its implications
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Show all (4 more) Story evolutionThe narrative shifted from solely focusing on the Fed's interest rate decision and Powell's impending departure as chair to include the unexpected development of his decision to remain a Fed governor, adding a layer of political intrigue and institutional independence to the story.
Anticipation of Powell's Last Meeting & Successor April 29 morning (pre-18:00Z)
Early reports focused on the upcoming FOMC meeting being Powell's last as chair and the Senate committee approval of Kevin Warsh as his likely successor.
Fed Rate Decision Announcement April 29 afternoon (18:00Z - 18:30Z)
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to hold interest rates steady, with many outlets highlighting the division within the FOMC.
Powell's Announcement to Stay April 29 late afternoon (18:30Z onwards)
Jerome Powell revealed his intention to remain a Fed governor after his chair term, citing legal attacks, which became a key focus for several outlets.
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Source Outleti General editorial lean of the outlet Storyi How they covered this specific story Tone Factuality The Guardian left left neutral Mostly Factual emphasized defiance of Trump's calls
The Independent center-left left neutral Mostly Factual highlighted division within rate-setting committee
Coverage leans: center
The coverage is largely balanced, focusing on factual reporting of the Fed's decision and Powell's announcement, with some outlets highlighting political tensions surrounding the Fed's independence.
NYT center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual detailed Powell's reasons for remaining
wapo center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual highlighted divided Fed and Warsh's approval
CNN center-left center-left analytical Mostly Factual focused on odds of Fed rates and inflation
la-repubblica center-left center-left neutral — highlighted high dissent and inflation
der-standard center-left center-left neutral — focused on stable rates despite inflation
NPR center-left center-left neutral High previewed Powell's last meeting and successor
publico center-left center-left neutral — highlighted Powell's defiance of Trump
Al Jazeera center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual focused on rates, inflation, and global strain
tvn24 center-left center-left neutral — reported FOMC decision on interest rates
hvg center-left center-left neutral — emphasized Powell's defiance of Trump
politiken center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual reported unchanged rates and Powell's mandate
danas center-left center-left analytical — focused on Trump's character, not Fed
cbc center-left center-left neutral High focused on Bank of Canada rates
Business Insider center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual previewed Powell's last meeting
cnbc center center-left neutral Mostly Factual briefly mentioned dissent and Powell's decision
rte-news center center-left neutral Mostly Factual emphasized divided decision and inflation concerns
yle-uutiset center center-left neutral — reported unchanged interest rates
helsingin-sanomat center center-left neutral — focused on monetary policy and unchanged rates
Yahoo center center-left analytical Mostly Factual focused on credibility concerns with new chair
BBC center center-left analytical High recalled past clashes between Trump and Powell
indian-express center center-left neutral Mostly Factual reported Warsh's confirmation hurdle
hotnews center center-left neutral — previewed Powell's last press conference
japan-times center center-left analytical Mostly Factual focused on Powell's stance against Trump
rnz center center-left neutral High focused on environmental cost of cruise ships
SCMP center center analytical Mostly Factual focused on Powell's reasoning for staying
economist center center-right analytical High advocated for a specific Fed chair candidate
marketwatch center center neutral Mostly Factual reported Powell's statement directly
FT center center analytical Very High focused on dissents and deepening divide
orf center center neutral High reported stable interest rates
20-minuten center center neutral Mostly Factual reported unchanged rates due to energy crisis
NHK World center center neutral High focused on rate decision and Iran situation
vg center center neutral — reported unchanged rates at Powell's last meeting
tagesschau center center neutral Very High focused on ECB's dilemma, not Fed
aktuality-sk center center neutral — focused on Slovak mortgage rate increases
Reuters center center neutral Very High predicted steady rates at Powell's last meeting
AP center center neutral Very High reported Warsh's Senate committee approval
bloomberg center center neutral High reported Warsh's Senate committee vote
budapest-times center center neutral Mixed focused on Hungarian National Bank rates
Bangkok Post center center neutral Mostly Factual focused on Bank of Thailand rates
seeking-alpha center center-right analytical Mixed focused on FOMC's 'easing bias' and market reaction
luxemburger-wort center center-right neutral — focused on interest rates and personnel changes
wolf-street center center-right analytical Mixed detailed dissents and inflation commentary
channel-news-asia center center-right neutral Mostly Factual cited Middle East conflict and energy prices
Times of India center center-right neutral Mostly Factual cited Middle East conflicts for unchanged rates
il-sole-24-ore center center-right neutral Mostly Factual reported rate decision and dissent
khaleej-times center center-right neutral Mixed reported unchanged interest rates
hindustan-times center center-right neutral Mostly Factual provided details on Powell's last address
straits-times center center-right analytical Mostly Factual focused on Powell's tenure and defiance of Trump
die-presse center center-right neutral — reported rate decision and market reaction
naftemporiki center center-right neutral — reported unchanged rates and uncertainty
faz center center-right neutral — focused on inflation and energy crisis
svenska-dagbladet center center-right neutral — reported unchanged policy rate
gulf-news center center-right neutral Mixed reported unchanged interest rates
observador center center-right neutral — highlighted Powell's defiance of Trump
wsj center center-right neutral High focused on Thailand's central bank rates
el-mundo center-right center-right neutral — focused on Powell's departure and divided board
nzz center-right center-right neutral — linked rates to Middle East conflict
le-figaro center-right center-right neutral — cited inflation and Middle East uncertainty
berlingske center-right center-right neutral — reported unchanged interest rates
Daily Sabah center-right right neutral Mixed focused on steady rates and potential cuts
zerohedge center-right right analytical Low focused on Wall Street's reaction to FOMC
Fox News center-right right analytical Mixed focused on Powell's symbol of independence