Powell Close To Fed Chairman Renomination

Powell Close To Fed Chairman Renomination

Nominated for the post by Donald Trump in 2017, Jerome Powell is expected to be renominated for another four-year term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Given recent history, an announcement could come before the Fed’s next meeting in November. The markets would favor such a move as it would provide consistency in an uncertain economy. Keith Lerner of Trust Advisory Services said, “he’s a known quantity…In general, I think the Street has a positive view.” The news sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average up over a percent on Thursday.


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Uploaded: 2021-09-24

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