US Federal Reserve chief, Jerome Powell's final press conference did not rock the boat. But he and a majority of FED policymakers erred a bit on the hawkish side given the lack of progress in the gulf. So, at his swan song meeting as fed boss, Powell once again carried an anti-Trump crescendo.


Powell's Last Dance Carries Anti-Trump Crescendo

Jerome Powell has effectively signed off as Chair of the Federal Reserve, announcing he will not seek another term after his tenure expires on May 15, 2026, following his final policy meeting.


Powell Signs Off as FED Boss By Defying Trump's Call For Cuts

Jerome Powell says he will remain a Federal Reserve governor after his term ends, as the Fed faces political pressure, legal scrutiny, and rate divisions

Jerome Powell: 'After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor' amid Fed pressure

US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged amid inflation concerns and Middle East tensions. Rising dissent and Powell's uncertain future draw attention

US Fed holds rates in Jerome Powell's likely last meeting as Chair amid rising inflation and rare internal split

The Federal Reserve begins its two-day meeting, likely holding rates steady as Jerome Powell prepares to step down and Kevin Warsh takes over.

Fed third meeting of 2026: Final Powell decision, rates likely unchanged

The investigation against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell was among several undertaken by the Justice Department against Trump’s perceived adversaries. It had failed to gain traction for months as prosecutors struggled to articulate a basis to suspect criminal conduct.

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Jerome Powell, likely paving the way for Kevin Warsh

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term expires on 15 May, but he is planning to remain in post until his successor, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate. If Trump decides to fire Powell, it would be the first time a Federal Reserve chair has been fired.

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave on time

On Wednesday, the Fed decided to keep the key borrowing rate unchanged, maintaining the federal funds rate in the 3.5% to 3.75% range, in line with market expectations. The Fed cut rates by 25 bps at each of the previous three FOMC meetings, ending 2025 with a cumulative reduction of 75 bps.

Trump slams Powell, says ‘unnecessary’ high interest rates hurting economy, national security

US President Donald Trump has said he will announce his nominee to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell within the next few weeks, intensifying a growing standoff between the White House and the central bank. The comments come after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice has issued grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve, raising fears of political pressure on the institution despite easing inflation data.


Global Central Bank Leaders Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Pressure From Trump

Global central bank leaders rally behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid pressure from Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed Sunday night that the Justice Department served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to Powell’s testimony before the US Senate.



US Fed Chair Powell Receives Grand Jury Subpoenas From DOJ

Jobs growth surprises in November, yet warning signs emerge for US labour market

Trump publicly threatened to fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and attacked Fed Chair Jerome Powell as the US economy sees back-to-back rate cuts and rising inflation.

'I wanna get him out, Scott!': Trump publicly jokes about firing Scott Bessent and Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump is openly floating replacements for federal reserve chair Jerome Powell. And says he has already made up his mind about who he wants in the job. Trump made the remarks during an oval office meeting, sharply criticising Powell while hinting at 'surprising names' on his shortlist.

Trump Eyes New Leaders for Federal Reserve Chair and Board...Again

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the U.S.-Saudi Business Forum, saying he would love to fire him due to the Fed’s high interest rates and costly building renovations. 

Trump Says He’d Love to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell 

Investors are worried about the increasing attacks on the independence of the federal reserve by US president Donald Trump. These actions include berating chair Jerome Powell to cut rates and firing governor Lisa Cook. Trump's attacks on the fed have damaged investors' faith in the US institutions and the dollar. As a result, bitcoin is slowly gaining traction. Take a look at the next report for more on this.



Fed Set to Cut Rates First Time Under Trump

Lagarde said it would be “very difficult” for Trump to take control of Fed decision-making on interest rates. She added that the ruling by a US appeals court that most of Trump’s tariffs were illegal was adding a “further layer of uncertainty” to the global economic outlook.

Trump’s Fed interference poses ‘serious danger’ to world economy, warns ECB chief Christine Lagarde

Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints at potential interest rate cuts amid Trump’s mounting pressure, inflation risks, and labor market uncertainty, stressing the need for caution as economic signals remain mixed.

US Fed Chair Powell signals possible rate cuts amid Trump pressure and economic uncertainty

US President Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over US monetary policy. Trump thinks the Fed should cut interest rates, but Powell says it is not possible because of the US president's tariff policy

Trump ‘won’t rule out’ firing ‘lousy’ Jerome Powell - Can US president even fire Federal Reserve chair?

Jerome you are as usual too late Trumps message to Fed chair Powell

'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell

Fed Chair Powell flags inflation risks from Trump sweeping tariffs as growth slows and unemployment rises, complicating the path for US rate cuts in 2025.

Fed holds rates as Trump tariffs threaten inflation shock: What it means for your money

Business & Economy: The US Federal Reserve decided to keep key interest rates unchanged at 4.25 per cent – 4.5 per cent, even as US President Trump pushed to cut rates.

US Federal Reserve holds key rates amid tariff-driven uncertainties, warns against inflation

The US President has said that the central bank should lower interest rates and that fed chair Gerome Powell's termination cannot come fast enough trump is again raising questions about whether he will seek to limit the fed's independence as new tensions flare in his contentious relationship with the central bank. Watch in for more details!

Fed vs Trump 2.0: Will trump seek to limit the Fed's independence?

President Donald Trump threatened to remove Jerome Powell as the chair of the Federal Reserve and expressed his displeasure that interest rates had not been cut recently. Watch in for more detail!

Trump says Fed chair Jerome Powell’s termination can’t come fast enough

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Powell's Last Dance Carries Anti-Trump Crescendo

Powell Signs Off as FED Boss By Defying Trump's Call For Cuts

Jerome Powell: 'Will continue to serve as a governor' after Fed chair term ends

Fed holds rates in Powell's likely last meeting as Chair amid rising inflation

Fed third meeting of 2026: Final Powell decision, rates likely unchanged

Justice Dept. drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, paving the way for Warsh

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave on time

Trump slams Powell, says high interest rates hurting economy, national security

Global Central Bank Leaders Rally Behind Fed Chair Jerome Powell Amid Pressure From Trump

Global central bank leaders rally behind Jerome Powell amid pressure from Trump

US Fed Chair Powell Receives Grand Jury Subpoenas From DOJ

Jobs growth surprises in November, yet warning signs emerge for US labour market

'I wanna get him out, Scott!': Trump publicly jokes about firing Scott Bessent

Trump Eyes New Leaders for Federal Reserve Chair and Board...Again

Trump Says He’d Love to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Fed Set to Cut Rates First Time Under Trump

Trump’s Fed interference poses danger to world economy, warns ECB chief Lagarde

US Fed Chair Powell signals possible rate cuts amid Trump pressure

Trump ‘won’t rule out’ firing Powell - Can US president even fire Fed chair?

'Jerome, you are as usual too late...': Trump's message to Fed chair Powell

Fed holds rates as Trump tariffs threaten inflation shock

US Federal Reserve holds key rates amid tariff-driven uncertainties, warns against inflation

Fed vs Trump 2.0: Will trump seek to limit the Fed's independence?

Trump says Fed chair Jerome Powell’s termination can’t come fast enough