Jerome Powell
The Fed needs to rein in inflation and 4 more takeaways from the Jerome Powell era
Monetary policy experts and former Fed officials gathered Tuesday to discuss Jerome Powell’s tenure as Fed chair.
6 min read3 Jun 2026Kevin Warsh takes oath as new Federal Reserve chair, replacing Powell; vows to lead a ‘reform-oriented’ central bank
Kevin Warsh officially took the oath as the new chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday (local time) during a White House ceremony, succeeding Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank.
3 min read22 May 2026Fed officials see possible interest rate hikes if Iran war keeps inflation high, minutes show
Fed minutes released Wednesday show officials divided over inflation risks from the Iran war, with most open to possible rate hikes if price pressures persist. While rates were held steady, dissent rose to a 1992 high. Inflation remains above target
3 min read21 May 2026Grading Powell’s Fed: good for stocks, bad for affordability
One result of the massive monetary expansion was an upsurge in inflation, to a peak of over 9% in 2022—which the Fed infamously termed “transitory.”
4 min read17 May 2026US Federal Reserve names Jerome Powell interim chief amid leadership transition: ‘Action consistent with past practice’
US President Donald Trump must sign Kevin Warsh’s official commission before he assumes the role of the US Fed chief
2 min read16 May 2026What ‘regime change’ does Kevin Warsh have in mind at the US Federal Reserve?
Trump-appointee Warsh taking over as Fed chair could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. Will the Fed take a dovish or hawkish turn on inflation? Will its independence survive? Other central banks will be watching with bated breath.
2 min read15 May 2026How eight tumultuous years pushed Jerome Powell and the Fed to the limit
The pandemic, inflation and White House pressure tested the central bank’s leader as never before.
8 min read14 May 2026Mint Quick Edit | The Federal Reserve’s credibility may soon be tested as Jerome Powell hands the baton to Kevin Warsh
The Fed's decision to keep policy rates unchanged reflects caution as the West Asia war's impact slowly unfolds. But more importantly, how will its stance shift under Kevin Warsh amid President Donald Trump's pressure to cut rates? The Fed’s credibility is at stake and the world will watch closely.
1 min read1 May 2026Powell won’t leave. The Fed won’t cut. Warsh will have to deal with both.
A divided committee, external political pressures, and an energy shock—Kevin Warsh is inheriting a Fed unlike any his predecessors faced.
4 min read30 Apr 2026US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged for third straight meeting: 5 key takeaways from April policy
The US Federal Reserve on 29 April kept the federal funds rate unchanged for the third consecutive meeting at 3.5%–3.75% amdi increased risk of inflation rising due to higher global energy prices.
3 min read30 Apr 2026Wait for it…
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