Federal Reserve faces 2026 upheaval as inflation, jobs shift and Powell exits

The Federal Reserve heads into 2026 swirling in a messy mix of economic pressures and political uncertainties.

Powell says he wants to 'turn this job over' with economy in 'really good shape' before departure

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell wants to leave office with inflation at 2% and strong job market when his term ends in May 2026, avoiding legacy talk.

Race to Replace Powell at Fed Adds to Cacophony Around Rate Decision

The end of Jerome Powell’s term as Fed chair will give President Trump his biggest opportunity yet to reshape the central ...

This Could Be Powell’s Last Meeting Before Trump Names His Fed Chair Nominee

This meeting is likely Powell’s last before Trump names his pick to replace him. The White House is expected to announce its nominee in early January, setting up a leadership change that could reshape ...

‘Silent Dissents’ Reveal Growing Fed Resistance to Powell’s Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed dissenting votes against Wednesday’s decision to lower interest rates again, ...

Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

The final U.S. Federal Reserve meeting of the year this week precedes a turbulent 2026 that will see key policymaker changes, ...

Fed's Powell Says Rate Policy Well Positioned, Future of Policy Not on Pre-Set Course

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell walks as he attends to hold a press conference following a two-day meeting of the ...

Jonathan Powell gives UNC basketball something Tar Heels lacked in win vs USC Upstate

Jonathan Powell brought the passion and points in a career-best effort for UNC basketball in a game that saw Hubert Davis get ...