Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell refused to answer three straight questions about politics during his press conference Wednesday. That’s typical for the just-the-facts persona he’s constructed for himself over the years.

In his final months as Fed chair, Jerome Powell reflects on power, politics, Congress and what it really takes to lead the central bank.

Powell has just two policy meetings left as chair — in March and April — before his term expires.

How many more Fed meetings will Powell chair? This week's policy meeting is Jerome Powell's third-to-last as Federal Reserve chair. His term ends on May 15. How long has Powell been at the Fed? Powell has been on the Fed board since 2012 and has served as its chair since February 2018.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell surprised some investors Wednesday afternoon with his comments about the gold and silver rally. The two precious metals, the most classic of the “safe-haven” assets, have the tangibility and inherent scarcity to act as a hedge in moments of turmoil,

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady in January. Fed Chair Jerome Powell has faced pressure from Trump to cut rates, and from a DOJ probe.