Jerome Powell28 Jan 2026US Fed holds interest rates and defends independenceTwo Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.28 Jan 202613 Jan 2026World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair PowellEleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome PowellThree former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.12 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Fed chair Powell hits out at 'unprecedented' probe by US justice departmentJerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.12 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chairJerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.12 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertainThe US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.11 Dec 202529 Oct 2025Fed cuts US interest rates again despite 'flying blind'Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision29 Oct 202522 Aug 2025Fed chair Powell boosts expectation of US rate cut Jerome Powell appeared to back a cut to borrowing rates and played down long term inflation risks in his annual speech at Jackson Hole.22 Aug 202530 Jul 2025Watch: What to know about US interest rates staying steadyA divided Federal Reserve has defied pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower the rates.30 Jul 2025...
