Jerome Powell

Observers said the opponents of further rate cuts on the Fed tend to be the non-voters.

The Federal Open Market Committee meeting featuring the release of a new Summary of Economic Projections should give the market a better clue as to whether the expected rate cut is part of a mid-cycle adjustment or the second step in an easing cycle.

The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates this week as its takes out some insurance to keep the U.S. economic expansion continuing in the face of geo-political uncertainty and a global slowdown.

President Donald Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to a level typically reserved for recessions or periods of persistently weak growth, suggesting that such a setting could allow the government to restructure Treasury debt at a lower cost.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the most likely outlook for the U.S. and world economy is continued moderate growth, but the central bank was monitoring “significant risks.”

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell again pledged the central bank “will act as appropriate to sustain the expansion,” despite “no recent precedents to guide” policy decisions.

Two dissents on the vote to cut rates were the first of Chairman Jerome Powell's term.

“A couple” of Federal Open Market Committee members wanted a 50 basis point rate cut at its July 30-31 meeting, according to minutes released Wednesday, while “several” would have preferred no action.

By the end of the week the municipal bond market should have a better idea of what Federal Reserve officials are thinking.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell defended the 25 basis point rate cut in the face of a resilient economy and refused to speculate about future moves.

The latest Summary of Economic Projections, and statements by Federal Reserve officials, show a nearly even split between those favoring a rate cut and those opposed.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress this week made it seem a rate cut at the end of the month is a done deal.

After President Trump's criticism, the Fed Chairman told the Senate Banking Committee a move would be based on what’s best for the economy.

Markets took the Federal Reserve Board chairman's comment on increased uncertainty as a signal that a 25 basis point rate cut is coming.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s job is safe for now, according to Larry Kudlow, top economic adviser to President Donald Trump.

The market will look for clues about monetary policy when Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies before Congressional panels this week.

The president said that European Central Bank President Mario Draghi would do a better job overseeing monetary policy in the U.S. than Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Declining consumer confidence and home sales back Powell's assessment that uncertainties are rising.

The markets are pricing in a 25 basis point Fed rate cut in July, as Thursday’s indicators showed continued manufacturing weakness.

President Trump has told confidants as recently as Wednesday that he believes he has the authority to replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, according to people familiar with the matter.