David Rubenstein: I would give Fed Chair Powell pretty high marks
CNBC Television
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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% |