Why Powell won’t say if he is staying on the Fed board

The Fed chair has been asked four times whether he’ll stay on the board after his term as chair is up. His silence is the strategy.

Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on 'firm footing' and current rate level not restrictive

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, but traders are looking for hints on next steps for policy.

Jerome Powell’s remarkable advice to his successor speaks volumes about his battle with Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refused to answer three straight questions about politics during his press conference Wednesday. That’s typical for the just-the-facts persona he’s constructed for himself over the years.

Powell says Cook Supreme Court case is the most important in the Fed's 113-year history

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday offered his first explanation into his decision to attend Fed Governor Lisa Cook's Supreme Court hearing.

Fed meeting updates: DOJ probe against Powell looms as Fed set to leave interest rates untouched

The Federal Reserve is nearing an interest rate decision at its January meeting. Jerome Powell is under growing pressure amid a DOJ investigation.

Fed Meeting Today: Powell points to improved economy, stable labor market to justify keeping rates unchanged

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, with the central bank leaving interest rates unchanged and Chair Jerome Powell taking questions from reporters.

WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Powell holds a press conference after announcing interest rate decision

Jerome Powell holds a press conference after the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates.