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Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell on Wednesday warned against reading too much into data showing the largest month-on-month increase in the consumer price index (CPI) in more than a year, while acknowledging that the reading was significantly higher than expected. "The CPI reading is higher than almost all forecasts, but I just want to remind you of two things," Powell told the House Financial Services Committee hearing. "First, we're not going to get excited about one or two good readin...
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell said that we do not want to prevent banks from providing services to legitimate customers using cryptocurrencies. When banks conduct cryptocurrency activities on their own, it is appropriate to ensure that we understand the risks involved.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell said he would not resign even if President Donald Trump asked for it.
1. Federal Reserve Chairperson Powell: The Federal Reserve does not need to rush to cut interest rates. 2. Analysts: Powell's remarks are slightly hawkish, and the Federal Reserve is unlikely to change its position in the future. 3. US Treasury cuts the scale of treasury securities invite tenders, and the debt ceiling is topped. 4. Central Bank: invite tenders to issue the second and third installments of central bank bills in 2025. 5. In 2024, the bond financing in the interbank market of Hubei...
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell said he believes the neutral rate has risen beyond the very low levels seen before the epidemic.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve cannot control long-term interest rates, which are determined by supply and demand in the bond market; the risk perspective of budget deficits and inflation expectations is one of the main factors contributing to the rise in long-term interest rates.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell has said that by law, the president cannot remove a Fed governor.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell says the Fed remains focused on achieving its dual-mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people. The economy is generally strong and has made significant progress toward their goals over the past two years. Labor market conditions have cooled from their previous overheating and are holding steady. Also, while it remains somewhat high, inflation has moved closer to the Fed's long-term goal of 2 percent.
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell said recent indicators suggest economic activity continues to expand at a solid pace. GDP grew 2.5% in 2024, buoyed by consumer spending elasticity. Investment in equipment and intangible assets appeared to decline in the fourth quarter, but overall performance was solid throughout the year. Activity in the real estate sector appears to have stabilized after a weak mid-year last year. In...
Federal Reserve Chairperson Jerome Powell said on Wednesday that the US economy is stronger than it was when the central bank began cutting interest rates in September last year, making policymakers likely to be more cautious about further rate cuts. "We can be more cautious as we try to find a neutral position," Mr. Powell said. Mr. Powell's comments on Wednesday appeared to be in line with more cautious policymakers and largely echoed earlier views that the Fed could consider rate cuts "carefu...
