Jerome Powell

And joining us now in a rare and exclusive live interview is Jerome Powell.

In many cases, what people really need is direct fiscal support rather than a loan. And what we can do is loan. So there's a big need for fiscal policy. So tell me about that.

In many cases, what people really need is direct fiscal support rather than a loan. And what we can do is loan. So there's a big need for fiscal policy. So tell me about that.

In many cases, what people really need is direct fiscal support rather than a loan. And what we can do is loan. So there's a big need for fiscal policy. So tell me about that.

What we're going to do at the Fed is keep our heads down and keep working, wait to see what new policies emerge, and try to make a thoughtful, sensible set of policies on our part once we understand the implications of those.

What we're going to do at the Fed is keep our heads down and keep working, wait to see what new policies emerge, and try to make a thoughtful, sensible set of policies on our part once we understand the implications of those.

What we're going to do at the Fed is keep our heads down and keep working, wait to see what new policies emerge, and try to make a thoughtful, sensible set of policies on our part once we understand the implications of those.

We are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance. We continue to analyze the incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks.

We are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance. We continue to analyze the incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks.

We are well positioned to wait for greater clarity before considering any adjustments to our policy stance. We continue to analyze the incoming data, the evolving outlook and the balance of risks.

Not permitted under the law.

Not permitted under the law.

Not permitted under the law.

Not permitted under the law.

Not permitted under the law.

Not permitted under the law.

So our independence is a matter of law. Congress has, in our statute, we're not removable except for cause. We serve very long terms, seemingly endless terms. So we're protected in the law. So Congress could change that law, but I don't think there's any danger of that. Fed independence has pretty broad support. across both political parties and in both sides of the hill.

So our independence is a matter of law. Congress has, in our statute, we're not removable except for cause. We serve very long terms, seemingly endless terms. So we're protected in the law. So Congress could change that law, but I don't think there's any danger of that. Fed independence has pretty broad support. across both political parties and in both sides of the hill.

So our independence is a matter of law. Congress has, in our statute, we're not removable except for cause. We serve very long terms, seemingly endless terms. So we're protected in the law. So Congress could change that law, but I don't think there's any danger of that. Fed independence has pretty broad support. across both political parties and in both sides of the hill.

So I think that's not a problem.