Federal Reserve Chair (retired)

Jerome Powell

Former Chair of the Federal Reserve (2018–2026). Navigated the Fed through the COVID-19 pandemic, historic inflation, and unprecedented political pressure from the sitting president. His tenure saw inflation rise to 9% and decline to near 2% before recent upticks.

Known For

Steering Fed through pandemic monetary policyManaging historic inflation episodeResisting political pressure on interest rate decisionsTarget of Trump administration criticism and criminal investigation

Canon

Coast FIRE: Financial Independence Through Compound Growth

Curious

Oil Price Caps: Price Controls Create Shortages and Market Distortions

Curious

Episodes

#Should there be an oil export ban?Aug 6, 2026 #Jerome Powell and the Future of Fed IndependenceMay 15, 2026