Powell pledges to stay at the Fed, foiling Trump’s reshuffle bid
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Jerome Powell said he would remain Fed chair past his term’s mid-May end if a successor hasn’t been confirmed by the Senate, and would stay on the Fed board until any criminal probe is resolved, effectively blocking President Trump’s efforts to force a leadership shakeup at the central bank.
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- Fed Meeting Today: Powell Is Watching Iran and Will Stay Until Successor Is Confirmed Barron's
- Fed keeps rates on hold, Powell says he will remain in place until successor confirmed Axios
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