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Why is Trump unhappy with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what does the Federal Reserve do?
President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, ...
Federal Reserve independence at risk from Trump's pressure campaign, J.P. Morgan warns
J.P. Morgan warned in a note that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and threats to fire Chair Powell could undercut ...
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CNN anchor gets to the bottom of guest's opinion on Trump's Federal Reserve plan
Elizabeth Warren spoke out against Donald Trump's pursuit of the Federal Reserve chairman, expressing worry over the outcome ...
Can Trump fire the Fed chair? He’s building a $2.5 billion excuse
The Federal Reserve is an independent organization, meant to be insulated from politics, and the Supreme Court suggested this ...
One of Trump's top picks for Fed chair doubles down on rate cut demands
Governor Christopher Waller's comments come as tensions between Fed Chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump have ...
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 ...
Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting
A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, ...
Federal Reserve says building renovation complies with law, defends costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday said the agency’s renovation of two of its buildings is in ...
The Global Risks That Come With the Loss of an Independent Fed
It isn’t just the U.S. Other countries have also come to expect an independent U.S. central bank.
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Top Federal Reserve officials call for interest rate cut
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller is calling for a cut to interest rates at the board's next meeting at the end of the month.
'Reduce the credibility dramatically of the central bank.' Trump attacks the Fed chair, sending a chill through the global economy
The escalating campaign by Donald Trump against the Federal Reserve chairman is unnerving the global economy. Ron Insana and ...
Does Trump Have the Authority to Fire Fed Chair Powell?
The president may try to terminate the Fed chair’s tenure early. But whether Trump has the ability to do so isn’t clear.