CNBC daily open: Investors expected the Fed to hold rates — it was Powell's comments that drew interest

Powell left some advice to the next Fed chair. "Don't get pulled into elected politics," Powell said. "Don't do it."

US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence

The US Federal Reserve has voted to hold interest rates as its chair, Jerome Powell, defended the importance of central bank independence. The Fed said it will keep its key lending rate between 3.5% to 3.75%, stating that economic activity in the US "has been expanding at a solid pace".

U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rise as investors weigh Fed decision

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday as investors weighted the state of the economy after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.

US Treasury chief says spoke at length with Trump about Fed chair candidates

By Andrea Shalal and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he had spoken at length with President Donald Trump about the nomination of a successor for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell,

Jerome Powell offers advice for next Fed chair, addresses his future at central bank

Jerome Powell advises his successor to stay out of politics and work with Congress as the Fed chair discusses his future at the central bank during a Wednesday press conference.

Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on 'firm footing' and current rate level not restrictive

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, but traders are looking for hints on next steps for policy.

Why Powell won’t say if he is staying on the Fed board

The Fed chair has been asked four times whether he’ll stay on the board after his term as chair is up. His silence is the strategy.