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Fed's Powell: policymakers noted 'artificially high' jobs data, revisions in rate cut decision
Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that policymakers weighed recent downward revisions to employment figures when assessing the health of the labor market ahead of their rate cut decision.
The Lone Dissenter Inside the Fed Who Voted Against Powell’s Rate Cut
Governor Michelle Bowman, who supported a smaller cut, said she worries that moving too fast looks like ‘a premature declaration of victory.’
After The Fed Rate Cut: Soft Landing Checklist
The reaction to the rate cut has been positive across the soft landing checklist. Odds of avoiding recession are higher following Chair Powell's aggressive start.
Fed's Powell says immigration surge boosted unemployment rate
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at a press conference that the influx of migrants into the U.S. has contributed to the rise in the unemployment rate as they enter the labor market.
Fed Meeting: Interest-Rate Decision, Economic Projections, Powell's Speech, and What Else to Expect
Investors and economists will find out on Wednesday whether the Federal Reserve sees the greater risk to the employment or inflation side of its dual mandate. The [ever-shifting odds](
Jerome Powell says the Fed can cut rates but it can’t fix the housing crisis
But there is a fight that the central bank hasn’t won. Although it might not be its fight at all.
Where Is Walter Williams As The Fed ‘Lowers’ Rates 50 Basis Points?
Economists with their cheerleading of Fed price controls are like the drunk doctor at the party grabbing women where they ...
Fed is more worried about labor market than Powell let on, William Dudley says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell did a “great job” of explaining the reasons for an aggressive interest-rate cut in a “non ...
Fed's preferred inflation gauge and second quarter GDP: What to know this week
Stocks, however, still posted overall wins for the week. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) ended the week up about 1.4%. The Dow Jones ...
Fed chair Jerome Powell blames influx of illegal migrants for rising unemployment rate
If you’re having millions of people come into the labor force, then — and you’re creating 100,000 jobs — you’re going to see ...
The Fed surprised many investors with a jumbo rate cut this week. It won’t get much easier to predict the next move
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is known for providing clear signals about the central bank’s next interest rate move in ...
Fed Opts for Outsize Cut as Powell Seeks to Ensure Soft Landing
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell led his colleagues to an outsize interest-rate cut designed to preserve the strength of ...
The Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage, Auto And Credit Card Rates: What To Expect
The Fed cut its short term interest rate by 0.50%. How will this affect mortgage rates, auto loans, and credit cards? Does ...
Fed Chair Powell was trying to make sure the stock market didn't get disappointed: Komal Sri-Kumar
Kumar, Sri-Kumar Global Strategies president, and Darrell Cronk, CIO of Wells Fargo’s wealth and investment management, join ...