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Powell's tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation

Citizen Tribune 16 May 2026
When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs. Now, as Powell steps down after eight tumultuous ....
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Economist Dave Collum: Was Fed chair Warsh chosen for a controlled demolition?

Sott 16 May 2026
Supposed monetary hawk Kevin Warsh, who was officially sworn in as the 17th Fed Chair earlier this week, will now face the dilemma of staying true to his ...
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New Fed Chair Confirmed | Crypto Catch Up | May 10 – 16, 2026

BitRSS 16 May 2026
The global financial landscape reached a historic crossroads this week with the confirmation of a new Fed Chair, while the crypto industry navigates a "marketing winter." ... .
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Powell a consequential Fed chair

NWA Online 16 May 2026
WASHINGTON -- When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs ... .
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Jerome Powell steps down as Fed chair amid Bitcoin’s cloudy outlook: ‘Going to face some tests’

AMB Crypto 16 May 2026
Analysts were cautious of Bitcoin and crypto's next move amid sticky inflation ....
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Powell to serve as interim Fed chair until Warsh sworn in

China.dot.org 16 May 2026
Federal Reserve Board said on Friday that Jerome Powell has been named as interim Fed chair until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new chair ... Senate as the Fed's next chair ... Fed chair nominees from U.S.
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Powell to Serve as Interim Fed Chair Until Warsh Takes Office

Bitcoin World 16 May 2026
Powell, who has served as Fed chair since February 2018, oversaw a period of significant monetary policy shifts, including aggressive rate hikes to combat post-pandemic inflation and the subsequent pivot toward easing.
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Takeaways from Fed chair Jerome Powell's legacy

Newsday 16 May 2026
WASHINGTON — When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of the Federal Reserve eight years ago, economists worried that inflation and interest rates were too low and that too few Americans had jobs.
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How will Jerome Powell be remembered as he exits as Fed chair?

CBS News 15 May 2026
As Powell steps down after more than eight years leading the Federal Reserve, economists say he helped steer the U.S. through historic shocks but misread inflation ... .
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The Powell years as Fed chair were not good for California

Press Telegram 15 May 2026
His eight years rank as the second-worst for California compared with four previous Fed bosses. .
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