Who is Jerome Powell?

Jerome Powell is the Chair of the Federal Reserve.

• Apr 2026 - According to a Global Politics Expert, Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urgently convened top bank CEOs to deploy a strategy internally.
• May 2026 - Jim Bianco reported that Powell, in his confirmation hearing, stated he believes the current AI-driven environment will be deflationary.
• May 2026 - Jim Bianco noted that Powell could be the swing vote on policy as early as the June meeting, whether he likes it or not.