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Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against 'easing bias'

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against 'easing bias'

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the U.S.

Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday

Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday

The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday’s news conference will be closely watched for any clarification

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell's last meeting, as Warsh advances

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell's last meeting, as Warsh advances

Wednesday will likely be a momentous day for the future of the Federal Reserve as Chair Jerome Powell could signal he will stay with the Fed even after a Senate panel confirmed his replacement

Fed chief nominee Warsh set to clear key confirmation hurdle on Wednesday

Fed chief nominee Warsh set to clear key confirmation hurdle on Wednesday

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - Kevin Warsh, U.S.

Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee

Kevin Warsh is one step closer to top job at the Fed after Trump's pick approved by Senate committee

The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted

Morning Bid: Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out

Morning Bid: Fed sails into unchartered waters as Powell bows out

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter It's Fed Day, and it looks increasingly certain that it will be Jerome Powell's curtain call as chair.

Kevin Warsh heads to full Senate vote after Trump's nominee for Fed Chair is approved in committee

Kevin Warsh heads to full Senate vote after Trump's nominee for Fed Chair is approved in committee

The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted

Federal Reserve Prepares for Leadership Change as Jerome Powell's Term Ends

Federal Reserve Prepares for Leadership Change as Jerome Powell's Term Ends

Federal Reserve Prepares for Leadership Change as Jerome Powell's Term Ends

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Criticizes Jerome Powell's Policies, Signals Potential Shift at Federal Reserve

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Criticizes Jerome Powell's Policies, Signals Potential Shift at Federal Reserve

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Criticizes Jerome Powell's Policies, Signals Potential Shift at Federal Reserve

Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era

Fed likely to hold rates steady at what may be last meeting of Powell era

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as officials debate whether to flag risks of rising inflation in a policy statement issued after what may be Jerome Powell's final meeting as head of the U.S. central bank.

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair

US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair

US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair

April 26 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Thom Tillis on Sunday said he would allow Senate confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh to go forward after the Department of Justice on Friday dropped an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell that Tillis viewed as a threat to the