Mohamed El-Erian Criticizes Fed Chair Powell's Interview Performance: 'He Struggled With Some Of The Smart Questions'

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced sharp criticism from prominent economist Mohamed El-Erian following a Dallas Chamber event Thursday, where Powell’s cautious stance on rate cuts triggered significant market movements.

What Happened: El-Erian, Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, critiqued Powell’s performance on social media platform X, noting that the Fed chair “struggled with smart questions” and “confused the economics of different possible scenarios.”