Trump Shreds Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a Thursday letter countered criticisms leveled at the central bank by a top White House official over a $2.5 billion renovation project. “We take seriously the responsibility to be good stewards of public resources as we fulfill the duties given to us by Congress on behalf of the American people,
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.
Jerome Powell offered his first detailed defense of a $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters, arguing in a Thursday letter to White House budget director Russell Vought that "we take seriously the responsibility to be good stewards of public resources.
Fed Governor Christopher Waller, at a New York event, said the US central bank should lower borrowing costs at its July 29-30 policy meeting to preserve the labor market’s stren
Bond powerhouse Pimco hasn’t adjusted its positions in light of Trump’s threats to push Powell out, even with the potential for dramatic moves in Treasurys if it were to happen, according to people close to the situation.
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Wall Street appears calm after President Donald Trump walked back his earlier threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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Loretta Mester, Fmr. Cleveland Fed President, joins 'Fast Money' to explain why she believes firing Jerome Powell would have a negative impact on the economy.