Powell confirmed by Senate for second term as Fed chair
Incumbent had been renominated by Biden late last year
Federal Reserve decides on biggest rate hike in 22 years
US central bank to begin trimming bond holdings as inflation soars
Fed officials expect three rate rises next year
Taper of bond-buying alongside hawkish pivot to tame strong rise in inflation
Fed to start winding back its $120bn-a-month bond-buying spree
Stimulus programme to be ‘tapered’ as US economy contends with surging inflation
Fed officials signal at least three interest rate rises in 2023
Central bank gives strongest signal yet that it will start tapering this year
Federal Reserve signals rate hikes for 2023
Fed’s latest policy statement drops reference to pandemic dragging down economic growth
US consumer prices climb at the fastest pace since 2008
Inflation of 5% in May compared to 4.2% in April
Federal Reserve expects US economy to grow by 6.5% this year
Central bank sharply upgrades forecasts but signals no rate rises until at least 2024
Fed holds rates and asset purchases steady as recovery weakens
US suffering badly from economic effects of Covid infections
US stocks on track to fall as investors mull downbeat economic data
European shares erased an early advance
Federal Reserve predicts no rate increases until 2022
Federal Reserve said it was committed to using its full range of tools to support the US economy
Fed chief warns US economy may not recover before end-2021
Vaccine for virus may be needed to restore confidence, Jay Powell says
Fed cuts rates as policymaker disagreement grows
US central bank rate setting committee members dissent on economic conditions
US Federal Reserve signals rate hike unlikely in 2019
Economy in a ‘good place’ and objective is to ensure it stays that way, says Fed chairman
Sterling nurses losses on renewed Brexit uncertainty
UK pound retreated 0.7% overnight as UK MPs rejected vital Brexit proposal
Trump slams Federal Reserve on the eve of interest rate decision
As fourth hike this year looks likely, Trump ‘sets up Fed to take blame’ for economic slip
US Fed raises rates despite trade concerns
Bank flags further rise in December despite opposition from Trump
Powell hints at faster pace of rate rises
New Fed chairman’s upbeat economic assessment pushes dollar higher
Yellen era ends with Fed set for March rate rise
Short-term outlook for inflation upgraded as chairwoman prepares to hand over to Jay Powell
What to watch for in the Fed’s final meeting of 2017
Markets expect an interest-rate increase as Janet Yellen bids farewell to top job
Fed keeps rates on hold but point to December hike
Central bank points to strengthening labour market and rising economic activity
Dollar falls to 14-month low against euro
Investors struggle to digest emails released by Donald Trump’s son
Why the Fed is likely to raise rates
Despite poor inflation data, the agency will tighten monetary policy
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.25%
Second rate rise in three months fuelled by job gains and improved global outlook
Federal Reserve signals interest rate hike ‘fairly soon’
Fed minutes show officials wrestling with uncertainty on Trump’s fiscal stimulus plans
Federal Reserve leaves US interest rates unchanged
US officials grappling with change of direction since Trump election
The US rate hike – what does it mean for Ireland?
Move could be good for Irish exporters but Trump’s fiscal plans throw spanner in works
Federal Reserve set to end year with interest rate hike
Markets watch for any indication of change to gradual rate increases
Federal Reserve leave rates unchanged but see case for increase
US central bank committee vote 7-3 to hold rates in place until December meeting
US interest rate increase case compelling, says Fed figure
Trends for US employment and inflation are in right direction, says rate setter
Yellen voices concern on weak jobs data
Fed chairwoman signals it will hold off raising rates this month
Key official says Fed should raise interest rates gradually
Analysts expect that Yellen will indicate that a June increase is unlikely
Federal Reserve concerns for global economy ease
US continues to watch developments overseas as well as mixed indicators at home
Opportunity opens up for Janet Yellen to raise rates in coming months
Mario Draghi signaled last week that ECB policy is going on hold as officials wait to see how their stimulus measures play out
US policymakers warn of risks to economy
Divided body of Fed officials debated how soon to further increase short-term interest rates
Fed rate rise unlikely after Yellen’s market turbulence warning
Bank chairwoman points to higher risks from China and slide in equity prices
Fed to raise rates again in March, poll suggests
Economists say pace of increases could be slower than expected
Fall in euro zone inflation raises odds of more monetary easing
Core inflation 0.9% in year to November from 1.1% previous month, says Eurostat
Fed chief Janet Yellen bullish on interest rate rise
‘Downside risks’ to US economy lower since September
John Plender: Risks of hiking interest rates greater than staying put
‘The greater risk lies in prematurely killing off a recovery that is not quite self-sustaining’
Rate rise ‘approaching’, according to Fed minutes
Federal Reserve policymakers expressed concern about lagging inflation
Federal Reserve on course for September rate increase
The central bank says the US economy is “expanding moderately”
Fund managers warn of growing bond bubble
Growing number of investors are warning that bonds are overvalued
Markets on lookout for hint of interest rate hike at critical Fed meeting
The US Federal Reserve will make an interest rate decision on Wednesday, with rates expected to be left unchanged.
Yellen keeps US Federal Reserve’s options open on interest rates rise
Fed chairwoman strikes cautious note on economy highlighting sluggish wage growth
Federal Reserve committee divided on raising interest rates
US central bank retains cautious stance towards normalising monetary policy
Federal Reserve remains patient over rates hike
Central bank says US economy is expanding at a ‘solid’ pace
US Federal Reserve plans to tighten monetary policy
Decision shows Fed’s confidence in strong US growth as economy enjoys good run
Federal Reserve to end quantitative easing
US central bank votes 9-1 to stop stimulus following improved employment figures
Fed chairwoman signals US interest rates may rise sooner than expected
Uncertainty over job creation raises possibility of earlier rate rise, says Yellen
US labour market remains hampered, says chair of Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen tells conference of ongoing difficulty despite gains made in recent years
Yellen warns Congress on US housing risk
Federal Reserve chairwoman says otherwise optimistic outlook could be undermined if disappointing housing activity continues
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