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Jerome

[juh-rohm, jer-uhm]

noun

  1. Saint Eusebius Hieronymus, a.d. c340–420, Christian ascetic and Biblical scholar: chief preparer of the Vulgate version of the Bible.

  2. Jerome K(lapka) 1859–1927, English humorist and playwright.

  3. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “sacred name.”



Jerome

/ dʒəˈrəʊm /

noun

  1. Latin name Eusebius Hieronymus. ?347–?420 ad , Christian monk and scholar, whose outstanding work was the production of the Vulgate. Feast day: Sept 30

  2. Jerome K ( lapka ). 1859–1927, English humorous writer; author of Three Men in a Boat (1889)

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The views of the San Francisco Fed president are significant because she has rarely deviated publicly from the position of Chair Jerome Powell.

Traders are increasing their bets that Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, could replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair.

Bets on Kevin Hassett becoming the next Federal Reserve chair have surged over the last 24 hours, placing him as clear favorite to succeed Jerome Powell next year.

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Allies of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have laid the groundwork for him to push a rate cut through a divided committee at next month’s meeting even though it could draw multiple dissents.

Daly’s views are notable because, while she doesn’t have a vote on monetary policy this year, she has rarely taken a public position at odds with Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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