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Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as ...
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Trump cannot fire Powell over interest rate disagreements, but there's a possibility
The relationship between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been fraught with tension, primarily due to Trump's criticism of the Fed's monetary policy.
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How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision
A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...
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president trump criticizes jerome powell's economic policies
President Trump discusses Jerome Powell's performance as Fed Chair, criticizing interest rate policies and economic impact.
Stocks sell off as investors see Trump’s inflation ‘pipeline’ forcing the Fed to hold off on interest rate cuts
Inflation is up, stocks are down, and more tariffs are on their way. Trump wants interest rates to come down but the direction of travel is making it less likely that the Fed will deliver the cuts he ...
GOP senators warn Trump that firing Powell would send ‘shockwave’ through economy
Senate Republicans are warning President Trump that it would be a big mistake to follow through on his threat to fire Federal ...
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Why Trump getting his way on interest rates could signal weakness
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government ...
Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed on the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with ...