#The Fed’s left-face decision on Jerome Powell reign

#The Fed’s left-face decision on Jerome Powell reign

“#The Fed’s left-face decision on Jerome Powell reign” As this column goes to press, the Wall Street C-suite class is giving Jerome Powell slight odds to be reappointed as Federal Reserve chairman. Yes, he is disliked by progressives such as Elizabeth Warren; they have a big say in just about anything the Biden administration does…

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#It’s not time to hike rates

#It’s not time to hike rates

“#It’s not time to hike rates” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Friday the US central bank should begin reducing its asset purchases soon, but should not yet raise interest rates because employment is still too low and high inflation will likely abate next year as pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic fade. “I do think it’s…

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#Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year

#Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year

“#Fed foresees a potential rate hike as soon as next year” The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it may start raising its benchmark interest rate sometime next year, earlier than it envisioned three months ago and a sign that it’s concerned that high inflation pressures may persist. In a statement, the Fed also said it will likely…

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