His press conference was anything but the typical back-and-forth over the outlook for the economy and interest rates, as Powell was peppered with questions about a DOJ probe.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell dodges questions on criminal probe, his future — but has advice for his successor
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January 29, 2026
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