Jerome Powell
Fed signals solid growth in report to Congress
FOMC members support gradual normalisation of monetary policy
Protectionism triggers ‘rising level of concern’ in US – Powell
Fed chair thinks it is difficult to predict the effect of trade barriers on the economy
Leading governors analyse evolving inflation-employment relationship
Powell, Draghi, Lowe and Kuroda assess causes keeping wage growth low across the world
Fed acts to limit largest banks’ mutual exposures
Largest banks in the US face limits on their exposures, but smaller banks are exempt for now
Fed hikes another 25 basis points
Hike comes as US inflation runs at target, and emerging markets complain of funding squeeze; Powell reveals change to communications approach
Fed and other US regulators call for major changes to Volcker rule
Complex legislation has created compliance uncertainty, Federal Reserve argues
Powell says central banks cannot take independence for granted
Leading governors reflect on the future of central banking at Riksbank’s 350th anniversary
Higher interest rates prove a challenge for reserve managers
Argentina has lost 14.3% of its reserves since late April trying to defend the peso; central banks can employ accounting methods to handle turbulence, expert says
Adrian and Rey: macro-prudential tools needed to resist ‘bad booms’
Economists say monetary policy cannot fully control local conditions; Hélène Rey calls for improved early warning models
US ‘normalisation’ should be manageable for emerging economies – Powell
Turkey and Argentina grapple with weaker currencies as US Treasury yields rise
Fed’s Powell emphasises ‘patient’ approach to policy
Fed chair acknowledges very low unemployment has been accompanied by other signs that the labour market may be operating below potential
Powell strikes cautiously upbeat note in first policy press conference
Federal Open Market Committee shifts economic forecasts up marginally
Fed’s Powell expects strong US growth
Robust labour market likely to support income and consumer spending rises, Fed chair says
A changing of the guard
Risks emerge amid leadership changes at the US Federal Reserve Board and the People’s Bank of China
Powell faces balancing act as normalisation proceeds
New Fed chair likely to continue policy normalisation even as market volatility tests his resolve
Rates on hold after Yellen’s final FOMC meeting
New committee finds unanimity on rate hold, as Janet Yellen prepares to step down
People: US Senate confirms Powell as new Fed chair
PBoC’s Zhou Xiaochuan not included in key advisory body; Buhari set to appoint new deputy governor at CBN
Higher inflation in the US could accelerate Fed’s tightening
US Treasury yields rise as GDP growth accelerates and inflation expectations increase
Goodfriend nominated to Fed board
Central bank veteran to fill one of the four vacant spots on the board of governors
Powell to explain policy outlook before US Senate
Nominee set to defend loose policy stance and independence of central bank as new chair
People: Yellen to leave Fed in February; Curaçao names temporary governor
Janet Yellen to step down from Fed board; retirement crisis sees flurry of appointments at Curaçao and Sint Maarten; Carstens hands in chairmanship at IMFC; and more
Productivity puzzles and the neutral rate of interest
Monetary policy frameworks should be subjected to internal and external reviews to ensure they remain fit for purpose
People: Powell and Yellen comment on Fed chair pick; FPC member appointed
Nominee as Fed chair praises predecessors; UK’s FPC has new external member; and more
Trump nominates Jerome Powell as Fed chair
As a Fed governor, Powell has never issued votes of dissent against FOMC decisions