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Powell: Fed's independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions

Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve's ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a political party or political outcome.

CNBC on MSN · 40m

Powell says he's not worried about the Fed losing its independence under Trump

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he isn't worried that President-elect Donald Trump will try to politicize the central bank once he takes office in January. There are safeguards in the congressional legislation that created the central bank that will help preserve it from political influences,

Hosted on MSN · 2h

Powell remarks watched for sign of pushback or support of Fed rate cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a quiet period for Fed officials ahead of the Dec. 17-18 meeting beginning on Saturday, and investors leaning into an expectation for a third straight interest rate cut when the central bank meets in two weeks.

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MarketWatch · 31m

Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Companies more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.

The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the economy, a new Federal Reserve survey found.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1h

Fed Beige Book Shows Businesses Confident in Demand Prospects

Economic activity increased slightly in November after little change in preceding months, and US businesses grew more upbeat about demand prospects, the Federal Reserve said in its latest Beige Book survey.

Business Insider · 1h

Fed's Beige Book Says U.S. Economic Activity Rose Slightly

Economic activity rose slightly in most Federal Reserve districts, according to the central bank's Beige Book, a compilation of

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Bloomberg L.P. · 6h

Fed’s Musalem Says Time May Be Near to Slow or Pause Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said it may be time for policymakers to slow the pace of interest-rate cuts amid higher than desired inflation and declining concerns over the labor market.

Reuters on MSN · 5h

Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting

St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but isn't ready to say what he thinks should happen at its policy meeting later this month.

Barron's on MSN · 6h

Fed’s Musalem Sees Risk of Cutting Rates Too Much, Too Soon

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem sees a risk that progress toward 2% inflation could stall, or possibly reverse.

US economy grew slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey says

U.S. economic activity has expanded slightly in most regions since early October, with employment growth "subdued" and ...

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Fed Chair Powell Acknowledges Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the ...

Gold Price Slips Ahead of Fed Chair Remarks, U.S. Data

Gold futures were edging lower in early trade, but remain in a narrow range as traders await key U.S. data later this week ...

US Fed's Powell does not see Trump installing 'shadow' chair

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday he is not worried the incoming administration will undermine him as U.S ...

Fed Chair Powell to Speak This Afternoon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak in a moderated discussion at about 1:40 p.m. ET Wednesday. The ...

Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to ...

Tariff Inflation Will Likely Be Transitory, But Fed Won’t Say So

Donald Trump’s tariff barrage may trigger a response from the Federal Reserve that the new president won’t like.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as tech stocks lead, with Fed's Powell on deck

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) climbed 0.6%, or over 200 points, while the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) added 0.3% on the heels ...

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