Trump denies plan to fire Fed chair Powell
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Warren added the next Fed chair will face a tough task proving they’re committed to central bank autonomy, as concerns grow that Trump may nominate someone more loyal to him than to economic principles.
The case for a U.S. interest rate cut remains unresolved as Federal Reserve officials head into their policy meeting later this month, with data showing fresh signs of higher inflation and President Donald Trump intensifying his demands for lower borrowing costs.
"I certainly think there are lessons to be learned there that the administration should be aware of," said Morningstar Wealth's Dominic Pappalardo.
If you’re happy with your mortgage rate but want to tap into your home’s equity, consider how the Federal Reserve’s next meeting could impact what you’ll pay.
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Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.
It isn’t just the U.S. Other countries have also come to expect an independent U.S. central bank.
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The president insists the Fed’s interest rate is costing the nation hundreds of billions. The math doesn’t work, Allan Sloan writes.