Stocks climb after Powell hints at potential rate cut at Jackson Hole
Wall Street rallied on Friday morning after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's signaled a rate cut could be on the horizon.
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Powell signals potential interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled a potential path to interest rate cuts in the future. Akin Oyedele, a deputy editor of newsletters at Business Insider, joins CBS News with more.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals path to rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
Stock futures tilt up ahead of Fed chief Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole speech
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech on Friday.
Powell addressing Jackson Hole forum
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is preparing to address the annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming, economic forum as the Trump administration pushes for an interest rate cut in September. Bill Watts, a markets editor for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.
Key takeaways from July's inflation report
Inflation in July rose 2.7% on an annual basis, which was slightly less than economists had forecast, according to a report released Tuesday. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the numbers.
E.J. Antoni picked for Labor Statistics head
President Trump is calling on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates after Tuesday's Consumer Price Index report showed lower price hikes than expected in July. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Aaron Navarro have more on that and Mr. Trump's pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Trump demands Powell lower interest rate
President Trump took to Truth Social Tuesday to once again criticize Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and call for a rate cut after a new Consumer Price Index report showed prices rose less than expected in July. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Top Trump economic adviser on new tariffs
President Trump's new tariffs on dozens of countries will go into effect on Aug. 7. Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the potential impact on the economy.
Trump working to finalize more trade deals
The Trump's administration is working to finalize more trade deals before the president's self-imposed August 1 tariff deadline. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on that and President Trump's ongoing war of words with Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Why did Fed keep interest rates steady again?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for the fifth time in a row. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Trump, Jerome Powell and economic forecasts
John Dickerson shares his thoughts on President Trump's constant criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Wednesday's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Trump adviser Peter Navarro on interest rates
President Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but the central bank held them steady on Wednesday. Peter Navarro, senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to President Trump, joins "The Takeout" to explain why he believes rates should be cut.
Powell cautious on possible September cut
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday despite President Trump's push for a cut. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged again
The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate at Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee meeting. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
Is the Fed likely to finally cut interest rates at this week's meeting?
President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at today's monetary policy meeting.
Expectations for July interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its July interest rate decision on Wednesday. CBS News business contributor Javier David has more details on what to expect.
7/27: Face the Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, joins to discuss President Trump’s trip to a Federal Reserve facility with Fed Chair Jerome Powell ahead of his departure for Scotland. Meanwhile, The Ohio State University President Ted Carter joins to explain how he’s handling a new era of higher education amid the Trump administration’s push to assert control over private and public institutions across the U.S.
Open: "Face the Nation," July 27, 2025
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, joins to discuss President Trump's trip to a Federal Reserve facility with Fed Chair Jerome Powell ahead of his departure for Scotland. Meanwhile, The Ohio State University President Ted Carter joins to explain how he's handling a new era of higher education amid the Trump administration's push to assert control over private and public institutions across the U.S.
Trump clashes with Powell
President Trump clashed with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as more lawmakers weigh in on a need for an interest rate cut. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.
Powell disagrees with Trump about cost of changes to Fed construction
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, keeping up the intense pressure he's been putting on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
Breaking down dispute between Trump and Powell
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve and raised the issue of cost overruns in construction of new facilities there. It was a new front in Trump's extended campaign to pressure Powell, who he says has been too slow to lower interest rates. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Trump and Powell clash over Fed renovations
President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had a disagreement almost immediately as the two men set foot in the Fed's headquarters in Washington on Thursday to survey an extensive renovation project on two of the reserve's buildings. Nancy Cordes has more.
Is the U.S. economy in a desperate time?
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve on Thursday, where he publicly disagreed with its chair, Jerome Powell, about the central bank's renovation costs. Following the tour, Mr. Trump denied tensions between himself and Powell, saying they had a "good meeting." CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Trump suggests Chicago next for federal crime crackdown, then NYC
President Trump also said he's willing to bring in the "regular military," not just the National Guard.
Trump's DOJ releases transcript of Ghislaine Maxwell's interview with Blanche
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Multiple people dead after tour bus rolls over in New York, police say
A tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, officials said.
Jeffrey Kruse ousted as Defense Intelligence Agency director
Lt. General Jeffrey Kruse is no longer Defense Intelligence Agency director, a senior defense official confirmed Friday.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals path to rate cuts at Jackson Hole
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
FBI searches John Bolton's house
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Texas Senate expected to vote Friday on GOP redistricting plan
Once approved by the Republican majority, the bill will head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for his signature.
Lyle Menendez appears for parole board hearing day after brother was denied
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.