Biden picks Powell to lead Fed for second term, betting on stability at central bank

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President Joe Biden has opted to keep Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve as he attempts to guide the country through an economic recovery marred by inflation.

Powell, a Republican, has won over significant Democratic support and represents continuity as the United States navigates the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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