Jerome Powell

His announcement comes after a decision to hold rates steady attracted the most FOMC dissents since October 1992.

The decision ends a probe into the Federal Reserve’s extensive building renovations — one that Powell alleged was politically motivated.

The Fed usually looks through energy shocks. We break down why — and what could make this time different.

Presidents have tried to make their mark on the economy through the selection of Federal Reserve chairs before, but this time is different.

More recently, Kevin Warsh has become harshly critical of the Fed, calling for “regime change” at the central bank.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments about the Trump administration’s attempted firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook this week. The outcome could determine how easily the president can dismiss other Fed officials.

Wholesale inflation rose from 2.8% in October to 3.0% in November, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. But where inflation is headed is as much about how consumers feel as it is about what wholesalers are paying.

Wendy Edelberg at the Brookings Institution tells Kai why bond markets haven't reacted to the Department of Justice investigating the Fed Chair.

“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal spoke to Alan Blinder, former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, about what the investigation might mean for the future of the Fed and monetary policy.

The Fed doesn’t just set interest rates. It needs to be able regulate banks independently too, to make sure the financial system keeps running in good and bad economic times.