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Jerome Powell

US judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed’s Jerome Powell, teeing up likely appeal

US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell  has pledged not to leave the central bank until the criminal probe against him is over.
US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell  has pledged not to leave the central bank until the criminal probe against him is over.

Powell says Fed can ‘wait and see’ how Iran war affects inflation

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaking at a dialogue at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2026.
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaking at a dialogue at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 30, 2026.

Senator Warren presses Fed chair nominee Warsh to clarify Epstein interactions

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren answers a question during a \"Meet and Greet\" with voters in Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S., August 24, 2021. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren answers a question during a \"Meet and Greet\" with voters in Newburyport, Massachusetts, U.S., August 24, 2021. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Fed chief Powell confirms Trump is stuck with him until criminal probe is ‘well and truly’ over

Mr Powell also said he plans to remain at the helm of the Fed even after his leadership term ends until his nominated successor - Kevin Warsh - is confirmed by the Senate, a process already effectively placed in limbo.
Mr Powell also said he plans to remain at the helm of the Fed even after his leadership term ends until his nominated successor - Kevin Warsh - is confirmed by the Senate, a process already effectively placed in limbo.

US Fed holds rates unchanged, raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impact

US Federal Reserve officials flagged one expected rate cut by the end of the year.
US Federal Reserve officials flagged one expected rate cut by the end of the year.

Trump picks former Fed official Kevin Warsh to run US central bank

Mr Kevin Warsh served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011.
Mr Kevin Warsh served as a Fed governor from 2006 to 2011.

Gold plunges as US dollar jumps on reports Kevin Warsh is Trump’s Fed pick

Spot gold lost 3.9 per cent to US$5,183.21 per ounce, as of 0323 GMT, after falling as much as 5 per cent earlier.
Spot gold lost 3.9 per cent to US$5,183.21 per ounce, as of 0323 GMT, after falling as much as 5 per cent earlier.

Trump team prepares to back ex-Fed governor Kevin Warsh as central bank chief: Sources

Being appointed Federal Reserve chair would mark a comeback for Mr Kevin Warsh, who was passed over for the top job in 2017.
Being appointed Federal Reserve chair would mark a comeback for Mr Kevin Warsh, who was passed over for the top job in 2017.

US Fed holds rates steady as Powell stays silent on Trump attacks

Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.
Fed chairman Jerome Powell's term as chief of the US central bank ends in May.

Fed expected to hold rates this week as political storm intensifies around Powell

Fed chief Jerome Powell's remarks will be scrutinized for hints about how long the Fed might stay on hold and whether he has any new moves up his sleeve in the fight with Trump.
Fed chief Jerome Powell's remarks will be scrutinized for hints about how long the Fed might stay on hold and whether he has any new moves up his sleeve in the fight with Trump.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.