EXCLUSIVE: Jerome Powell Report Card — 'Disappointing' Or 'Handled Tough Situations'? 39% Of Viewers Chose This

Jerome Powell became Federal Reserve Chairman in 2018 and served eight years, with his tenure leading the Fed nearing an end later this month. His time was met with challenges and investors have different feelings on his handling of COVID-19, inflation and more. Here's what Benzinga readers say about Powell's time leading the Federal Reserve.
Jerome Powell Out As Federal Reserve Chairman
On April 29, 2025, Powell gave his last press conference as the Federal Reserve chairman, nearing the end of his eight years leading the governing body.
Powell previously served as a Federal Reserve Governor from 2012 through 2018. He was later elevated to the position of Federal Reserve Chairman in 2018, a position he was nominated for by President Donald Trump in his first term.
Powell served his first t