Fed Chair Jerome Powell Tests Positive for COVID-19

Powell is working from home and will deliver Georgetown Law commencement address via video.

Powell contracted the virus after a recent trip to Europe where he participated in a panel discussion in Amsterdam.
He is experiencing symptoms and following CDC guidelines by staying away from others.
This is Powell's second COVID-19 infection, having previously tested positive in January 2023.
Financial markets showed little reaction to the news of Powell's latest COVID-19 infection.
The next Federal Reserve policy meeting is scheduled for June 11-12.