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Senate confirms Jerome Powell as Fed chairman

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The Senate yesterday confirmed Jerome Powell as the 16th chairman of the Federal Reserve.

He succeeds outgoing Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen, who's last day is Feb. 3.

A member of the Fed's board since 2012, Powell was nominated by President Donald Trump for the top job.

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