The Fed: Powell says he’s optimistic about economy as he notes concerns from abroad

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in an interview that aired Sunday night that the U.S. economy is at an “inflection point” due to widespread vaccinations and strong monetary support......»»

U.S. equity markets staged a dram.....»»

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday that the U.S. economy is in a good place, even as he cited the potential threat from the coronavirus in China and concerns about the economy's long-term health......»»

Oil prices steadied on Friday, with countervailing signals from China's economy and refining sector balancing each other out, while hopes rose for progress toward a U.S.-China trade agreement after optimistic signals emerged from negotiations......»»

A strong economy is key to Trump's re-election prospects (BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J.) — President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after las.....»»

Concerns about trade policy and a weak global economy "continue to weigh .....»»

Concerns about trade policy and a weak global economy "continue to weigh .....»»

Concerns about trade policy and a weak global economy "continue to weigh .....»»

In an uncommonly straight-forward and optimistic statement, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said, "The economy is doing very well," in his opening statement at the press conference following the two-.....»»

Wall Street rose on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's optimistic view on the U.S. economy and solid earnings from Dow component Johnson & Johnson lifted expectations of a robust second-quarter earnings season......»»

Wall Street pushed higher on Tuesday as investors looked to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's optimistic view of the U.S. economy and as solid earnings supported expectations of a strong second-quarter reporting season......»»

Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) No News is Good News Wall Street has risen as Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell’s optimistic view on the US economy and solid earnings from Dow component Joh.....»»

U.S. business CEOs remain optimistic about the country's economy but for the second consecutive quarter the Business Roundtable's CEO economic outlook has dipped on concerns about U.S. trade policy......»»

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell played down concerns that bond markets were signaling rising odds of a recession and reiterated his positive assessment of the U.S. economy......»»

U.S. stocks trade on either side of break even on Tuesday, as investors weigh a strong domestic economy against persistent concerns over a variety of potentially market-disrupting events abroad......»»

Stifel analysts added Amazon to its select list and removed Alibaba on concerns about the Chinese economy......»»

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The U.S. economy is firing on all cylinders while growth abroad slows. Markets are signaling increased concerns as JPMorgan economists chart a rise in the likelihood of a recession starting within the next 12 months......»»

Stock investors are challenged by a still-healthy U.S. economy weighed against evidence of slowing growth abroad and continued trade tensions......»»