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

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

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

Takeaways from Powell’s final news conference as Fed chair.

By Colby Smith

Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Wins Key Senate Committee Vote - Bloomberg.com

Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Wins Key Senate Committee Vote  Bloomberg.com

How Kevin Warsh could save the Federal Reserve

There is much to like about the new Fed chair—if his backbone holds

Thailand’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Mideast War Complicates Outlook - WSJ

Thailand’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Mideast War Complicates Outlook  WSJ

Federal Reserve holds rates as three hawks oppose “easing bias”

Dissents suggest deepening divide on FOMC

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.

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

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 Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox 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

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

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.

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.

The Odds: Fed rates and inflation - CNN

The Odds: Fed rates and inflation  CNN

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.

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.

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

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

Dissents, oil shocks, and the future of the Fed: 3 takeaways from Powell's last rate decision as chair

Jerome Powell has been chair of the Federal Reserve since 2018. FOMC Wednesday was Jerome Powell's last meeting as chair, but he confirmed he'll remain on the Fed as a governor. April's FOMC decision had four dissents, the most in more than two decades. The Iran war and other supply shocks continue to foil the Fed's inflation goals. After eight years, Jerome Powell is clocking out. The Federal Reserve opted to hold rates steady at its third meeting of 2026, which was Powell's last as head o...

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

Ray Dalio says Federal Reserve will " lose its credibility’ if Trump’s pick for Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, lowers rates

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

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

US Fed chief nominee Warsh clears key confirmation hurdle in Senate

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

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.

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.

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.

Majority of FOMC didn't see need to change 'easing bias' of Fed statement: Powell press conference

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.

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.

US Federal Reserve hold interest rates for third straight month - Khaleej Times

US Federal Reserve hold interest rates for third straight month  Khaleej Times

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

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...

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

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