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Fed raises key rate and foresees 2 more hikes this year

by Associated Press
Mar 21, 2018
The Fed also increased its estimate for rate hikes in 2019 from two to three, reflecting an expectation of faster growth and lower unemployment.
Jerome Powell arrives to takes the oath of office as he is sworn-in as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve (FED) at the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2018.
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Quiz: Who said it? Powell versus Yellen

by Donna Tam , Sarah Menendez and Arjuna Soriano
Feb 27, 2018
The two Fed chairs have very similar mindsets when it comes to monetary policy. Can you even tell the difference?
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New Fed Chair to Congress: Steady ahead

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 27, 2018
Jerome Powell will offer his insights to both the House and Senate this week. Stock traders are hoping for some calming words. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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A new and uncharted economic territory

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 23, 2018
What can we expect in this post-tax bill economy?
Jerome Powell at his swearing-in ceremony Feb. 5 at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.
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For Dallas Fed president, sustaining long-term growth will take more than tax cuts

by Kai Ryssdal , Sean McHenry and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 14, 2018
Robert Kaplan says fiscal policy should bring less debt and focus on economic fundamentals.
Pedestrians walk past the New York Stock Exchange.
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Here's what five people named Jerome Powell think about the economy

by David Brancaccio and Katie Long
Feb 12, 2018
A little perspective for the Federal Reserve chair as he starts his term.
 Jerome Powell testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Nov. 28, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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What kind of Federal Reserve is Jerome Powell taking over?

by David Brancaccio and Aidan Connelly
Feb 1, 2018
The Fed hiked interest rates three times in 2017.
Jerome Powell, Trump's nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Nov. 28, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
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Janet Yellen to depart the Fed, once Powell is confirmed

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 20, 2017
It may not be much of a surprise, but Yellen's departure does leave some questions about the future of the Fed.
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill
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Trump's Fed chair nominee is a lot like Yellen. So why replace her?

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 2, 2017
The key difference? Jerome Powell was selected by Trump and Yellen wasn't.
President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell for Federal Reserve chair.
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