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Trump’s Withering Criticism of Powell Puts Fed Decisions Under Microscope
The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.
Trump Shreds Fed Chair Jerome Powell: 'Truly One Of My Worst Appointments'
In a letter Thursday, the Federal Reserve chief rejected criticism the White House has leveled at him over the cost of ...
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Trump calls Fed Chair Powell one of his 'worst appointments' for not lowering interest rates
The Trump administration has also been highly critical of Powell in the past for not cutting interest rates despite low ...
A top Fed official, considered a candidate to replace Powell, keeps calling for a rate cut this month
Fed Governor Christopher Waller, at a New York event, said the US central bank should lower borrowing costs at its July 29-30 ...
The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future
Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what’s known as “cause.” What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly ...
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Fed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From Trump
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July. Waller said ...
Firing Powell would do nothing to help Trump on interest rates
For a moment on Wednesday, it looked like President Donald Trump would finally attempt the improbable and fire Federal ...
Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.
Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher ...