Go Ad-Free
    My Alerts
    Moneycontrol
    Moneycontrol PRO
    HomeNewsFed chairman

    Fed Chairman

    Jump to

    • Powell’s testimony is a sideshow. Follow the data

      The Fed chair’s comments sent financial markets lower, but the narrative could change as soon as Friday with fresh jobs numbers

    • Fed moves toward another big rate increase as inflation lingers

      Minutes from the Fed’s June meeting, released Wednesday, made it clear that officials are eager to move rates up to a point where they are weighing on growth.

    • Who will be the new Chairperson of the US Fed?

      Will US President Joe Biden extend the term of the present Chairperson Jerome Powell, or will he appoint Lael Brainard, a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors? This is not simply a choice between two economists, but a political choice between them and their deeper social and political convictions 

    • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces reappointment amid tumult

      Powell is said to have earned respect within the White House for his aggressive use of the Fed’s tools in the wake of the pandemic recession

    • Should Biden reappoint Jerome Powell? It depends on his theory of change.

      Critics accuse Powell of being too soft as a regulator of banks and other financial institutions and insufficiently committed to the cause of climate change

    • Quick Take | US Fed Chairman refuses to play Santa to the markets

      The Fed's projection of the unemployment rate has been pushed up a little and its prognosis of the inflation rate has been pushed down slightly.

    • Finally, taper time is here

      The Fed is expected to wrap the plan in highly dovish language in its 2 p.m. statement Wednesday, and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to reinforce that the Fed will hold down short-term rates for a very long time when he briefs the media at 2:30 pm.

    • Global economy on a firmer footing awaiting the Fed

      More bricks in the global recovery wall are likely to slot into place in a week that could also yield more clues as to when the Federal Reserve will start unwinding its exceptional monetary stimulus.

    • Wall St Week Ahead: Stocks face the Fed, jobs and earnings

      Wall Street in this week could be featuring a triple bill: Fed, jobs data and earnings from different companies. Investors will eagerly await FOMC's statement is expected to be released after a two-day meeting.

    • Bernanke: Fed to begin tapering bond buying later this year

      Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank anticipates beginning tapering bond purchases later this year but that policy will remain accommodative.

    • See rupee at 61.5/$ in 4 mths, 62 in 1 yr: Credit Suisse

      Ray Farris, director, Credit Suisse says the rupee is likely to see a level of 61.5 against the dollar in the next 3-4 months and to go to a level of 62 over the next year.

    • Short on tools, central banks left with words

      Some of the world's most prominent central bankers may have to hope the pen is as mighty as the sword.

    • A Romney win a loss for Fed? Think again

      For all the derision US Republican presidential hopefuls have heaped on the Federal Reserve, a November win by lead contender Mitt Romney would likely change little at the US central bank, at least in the short term.

    • Oil above USD 125, supply concerns support

      Oil held above USD 125 a barrel on Tuesday, boosted by supply concerns amid tightening Western sanctions on Iran although expectations for an increase in US crude inventories dampened sentiment.

    • Brent crude stays above USD 125 on Fed comments, Iran

      Brent held steady above USD 125 on Tuesday as comments from the US Federal Reserve indicating easy monetary policy would remain in place for some time raised investors' appetite for riskier assets.

    • Nikkei edges up, bargain hunting counters Bernanke comments

      The Nikkei edged higher on Friday as bargain hunting offset negative sentiment after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke backed off hints additional near-term stimulus could be on the way.

    • Gold rallies to new record after Fed; silver bounces

      Gold rose to a record high above USD 1,520 an ounce on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announcement that it would keep US interest rates very low.

    • Devaluing dollar will not lead to strong recovery: Forbes

      Steve Forbes of Forbes in an exclusive interview to CNBC, spoke on a host of issues from tackling the high inflation rate globally, to its impact on currency and whether we were going to see another round of currency wars. He also elaborated on the state of the global recovery.

    Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347