Powell plans to stay on at Fed
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Powell addressed the question of whether he will stay on as a Board of Governors member after his term as chair ends.
It's Fed decision day. It's also likely to be the last time that Jerome Powell presides over the Federal Reserve's policy committee. Follow our live coverage.
The Iran war is already starting to drive energy prices up. The Fed held interest rates steady, citing in part the uncertainty around the war. Investors would be mindful to take a similar approach regarding economic shocks and investing.