Newsmakers
Powell’s Stock Market Performance: So-So Versus Fed Peers
Of all 16 Federal Reserve chiefs, the current one—who may or may not get a second term—is No. 7 in Dow returns, says CFRA.
Tag: Lael Brainard
The Federal Reserve Is Foot-Dragging on the Digital Dollar, Yardeni Complains
A Fed-sponsored cyber-buck is needed to keep up with consumer finance trends, replacing fee-laden credit cards, the economist says.
Asset Allocation
Jerome Powell Won’t Get a 2nd Term as Fed Head, Says JPM Economist
The Democrats’ left wing will want a kindred spirit, rather than the GOP-appointed incumbent, Michael Feroli thinks.
Newsmakers
Jerome Powell May Get Extended as Federal Reserve Chief, Say Analysts
The GOP-appointed Fed chair, whose term expires in 2022, has Dem admirers in the Senate.
Market Moves
Remember Those Rate Increases? Big Mistake, Two Fed Governors Now Say
Richard Clarida and Lael Brainard say economic growth would have been stronger without the 2015-18 hikes.