Biden Appoints Jerome Powell to a Second Term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve
We ran the numbers: There are 1973 news articles covering this topic. 47% (928) are left leaning, 26% (513) are center, and 27% (532) are right leaning.
President Biden re-appointed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell for a second term. While left-leaning articles highlight that Powell emerged stronger than ever from the economic, domestic and political convulsions of 2020, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden also tapped Fed governor Lael Brainard as vice-chair.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Powell emerged stronger than ever from the economic, domestic and political convulsions of 2020. During his first term as Federal Reserve chair, Powell faced blistering political pressure and an enormous economic crisis.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Powell is a Republican and has chaired the Fed board of governors since 2018. He was nominated to the Fed board by former President Obama.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden also tapped Fed governor Lael Brainard as vice-chair. Investors took their nominations in stride.
From the left
Biden taps Powell for second term as Fed chair in sign of continuity at central bank
The Washington Post