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Fed Chair Jerome Powell told economists that the sluggish labor market and tariff-induced inflation are persisting as government shutdown delays official employment reports.

The list of candidates being interviewed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has narrowed to five candidates.

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran emphasized his commitment to independence from political pressure, even as his ties to the Trump administration role draws scrutiny.

Federal Reserve policymakers projected inflation will rise to 3% in 2025 while unemployment will reach 4.5% as the central bank begins cutting rates after holding them steady all year.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declined to address the ongoing legal dispute between Fed Governor Lisa Cook and President Donald Trump.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, with the 25-basis-point reduction coming amid signs of a slowdown in the jobs market despite elevated inflation.

Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the powerful Senate Banking Committee, said a half point rate cut is possible today.

Fed policymakers expected to cut benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points amid labor market weakness and inflation rising further above the central bank's 2% target.

Despite increasing criticism of President Trump's attacks on the Fed and Jerome Powell, the White House says it's an "objective fact" that rates need to be cut for more economic growth.

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Federal Reserve independence faces scrutiny as Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook challenges Trump's authority to remove her while hundreds of economists voice support.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warns that President Trump's threats to the Federal Reserve's independence pose serious economic risks to the U.S. and world.

President Donald Trump has decided against firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for the time being, but the lineup of possible replacements is becoming increasingly clear.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the balance of risks to the labor market and inflation have shifted, signaling a potential interest rate cut at the Fed's next meeting.

Allianz advisor Mohamed El-Erian named BlackRock's Rick Rieder and former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as top candidates to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair.

American real estate market struggles with high mortgage rates and stalled sales while other countries enjoy sub-4% rates, creating affordability crisis.

President Donald Trump resumed attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, this time claiming he is hurting the housing industry with high rates.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole conference on Friday comes amid the labor market showing signs of weakness and inflation ticking higher due to tariffs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interviews for 11 Federal Reserve chair candidates will start around Labor Day as the White House searches for Jerome Powell's replacement.