David Rubenstein: I would give Fed Chair Powell pretty high marks

CNBC Television | April 29, 2026 at 03:00 PM UTC
Bullish 75% Confidence
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Key Points

  • David Rubenstein rates Fed Chair Jerome Powell's performance as 'pretty high marks'.
  • He notes that there was no 'real recession' during Powell's 8-year tenure, making him one of the longest-serving Fed chairs without one.
  • Rubenstein also credits Powell for effectively dealing with challenges and criticisms from the White House.

AI Summary

David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, gives Fed Chair Jerome Powell 'pretty high marks' for his tenure. He highlights the absence of a 'real recession' during Powell's time as Fed Chair and commends his handling of political pressures from the White House.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 75%
Consensus Bullish 75%