Powell says Fed has luxury of being 'cautious' on rate cuts

Fed's Powell may have just reset bets on rate cuts in 2025
Will the Federal Reserve actively cut interest rates during the year? Maybe not as much as many on Wall Street think. If you believe the CME Group's FedWatch tool, there may be at least three rate cuts in 2025 along with a cut at the Fed's meeting on Dec.
US Fed's Powell does not see Trump installing 'shadow' chair
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Wednesday he is not worried the incoming administration will undermine him as U.S. central bank leader through the people it nominates to Fed leadership ranks.
Powell Says Economic Strength Gives Fed Ability to Take Time on Rate Cuts
The economy is strong, and it’s stronger than we thought it was going to be in September,’ said the Fed chief.
Powell says Fed has the luxury of being 'cautious' on rate cuts
The economy is stronger than the Fed expected in September and inflation is coming in a little higher, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday. The "good news" about the outlook is that "we can afford to be a little more cautious" about lowering rates,
Powell remarks watched for sign of pushback or support of Fed rate cut
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a quiet period for Fed officials ahead of the Dec. 17-18 meeting beginning on Saturday, and investors leaning into an expectation for a third straight interest rate cut when the central bank meets in two weeks.
Powell Addresses Shadow Chair Proposal, Reiterates the Fed Isn’t in a Rush to Cut Rates
Speaking at a summit Wednesday afternoon, Powell also reiterated recent remarks that the Fed is in no rush to further lower interest rates.
Jerome Powell Q&A: Markets await Fed chairman’s DealBook summit panel
Follow along with MarketWatch's live coverage of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's discussion at the New York Times DealBook ...
Powell: Fed's independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve's ability to set interest rates free of ...
Powell Says He Expects Good Relations With Trump Administration
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he’s confident he’ll have a similar relationship with the incoming administration, ...
Stock Market Today: Dow on track to finish above 45,000 after latest remarks by Powell
U.S. stocks remained higher in Wednesday's final hour of trading as investors looked past weaker-than-expected data from the ...
Powell 'not concerned' Fed could lose independence under Trump 2.0
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he is 'not concerned' that the central bank could lose its independence ...
Fed Chair Powell to Speak This Afternoon
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak in a moderated discussion at about 1:40 p.m. ET Wednesday. The ...
Stock market today: Indexes rise on strong earnings as traders await Powell commentary
Stocks added to records on Wednesday as earnings impressed. Markets will be tuned into comments from Jerome Powell later in ...
Powell Defends Federal Reserve Independence
As federal agencies prepare to hand the keys over to President Donald Trump's second administration, one top official isn't ...
Dow closes above 45K for first time as Nasdaq, S&P 500 all hit all-time highs after Powell remarks
Powell “was very upbeat about economy, and he said we’re making progress on inflation… that’s good news for stocks in general ...
Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Norman Powell, Cade Cunningham on Wednesday)
Group Play in the NBA Cup concluded on Tuesday night, but the NBA isn’t slowing down. There are six more games in action on ...
Columbus undergoes massive underground project to clean up Olentangy River
The Lower Olentangy Tunnel represents a significant step in Columbus' efforts to modernize its infrastructure and protect its waterways.