Jerome Powell

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.