The Latest Breaking News from Jerome Powell

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis often tells Republican voters on the campaign trail that they should choose him because he is embracing big, bold policy positions that prove he is the presidential candidate most ready to wage an all-out battle on the political left.

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials were less united at their June meeting than their unanimous decision suggested, as some favored interest-rate increases but went along with the move to leave policy unchanged.

After a record-breaking run that saw mortgage rates plunge to all-time lows and home prices soar to new highs, the U.S. housing market finally started slowing in late 2022. Mortgage companies engaged in mass layoffs, real estate economists lamented a “housing recession” and home prices seemed poised for a correction.

MADRID: Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said at least two interest-rate increases are likely necessary this year to bring the inflation rate down to the US central bank’s 2% target and that acting at consecutive policy meetings isn’t “off the table.”

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.27% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices ended the regular session mixed as investors weighed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish signals, while bracing for another round of economic data.

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.13%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.16% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices ended the regular session mixed as investors weighed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish signals, while bracing for another round of economic data.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank may have to tighten its oversight of the American financial system after the failure of three large U.S. banks this spring

WASHINGTON — President Biden launched a new push Wednesday to sell his economic agenda and convince skeptical voters that the economy is thriving under his watch, showcasing a message that White House officials see as critical to his 2024 election prospects.

Semiconductor stocks lagged after media reports said the Biden administration is considering more restrictions on chip sales to China.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled policymakers could potentially raise interest rates in July and September to curb persistent price pressures and cool a surprisingly resilient U.S. labor market.

Several of the world's top central bankers got together, and their message was clear: interest rates could go even higher to combat inflation