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Exclusive: What the experts think about Powell’s new comments on Fed interest rate cuts

Brian Mulberry, senior portfolio manager at Zacks Investment Management, noted that Powell’s stance seemed more aligned with ...

Powell Sends Strongest Signal Yet That Interest Rate Cuts Are Coming

Jerome H. Powell said the “balance of risks” across the economy had started to shift, raising the odds the central bank ...

Fed's Powell signals likely September interest rate cut, citing 'downside risks' to jobs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a likely interest rate cut in September, noting "downside risks" to employment.

Powell faces fresh challenges to Fed independence amid potential rate cut

For months, Jerome Powell largely ignored President Donald Trump’s constant hectoring that he reduce borrowing costs. On ...

Warning Signs Abound In Trade Data As Fed Hints At Lowering Interest Rates

In just three months, tariffs as a percentage of imports quadrupled, topping 10% for the first time in two decades, according ...

Stocks and Bonds Rise After Powell Suggests Rate Cuts Could Be Imminent

Investors’ expectations of lower interest rates were reflected in the major stock indexes and lower government bond yields.

Fed Powell's message on interest rates sends stocks soaring

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are surging 1.5% and 1.7% at mid-day on Aug. 22 after encouragingly dovish comments from Federal ...

Powell’s Rate Cut Signal Reflects Economy’s Delicate Position

The Fed chair’s measured approach leans toward cautious easing amid a “curious” labor market, despite inflation perils.

Powell opens door to interest rate cut, citing labor markets

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell carefully opened the door to an interest-rate cut in September, pointing to rising risks ...

Powell Says Conditions ‘May Warrant’ Interest Rate Cut In Jackson Hole Speech (Live Updates)

The Trump administration has pressured Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires next year, to step down as chair of the ...