Economics
Powell’s Second-Term Chances Rise With Key Yellen Endorsement
- Yellen tells White House she favors keeping Powell, people say
- Biden decision will come at ‘critical juncture’ for policy
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Jerome Powell’s chances for a second term as Federal Reserve chair gained momentum with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s endorsement, a move that would reduce uncertainty about the path for monetary policy amid risks from inflation and the delta variant.