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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 ...
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 ...
Trump's attacks on Powell threaten the Fed's independence. Here's why it matters
If investors start to worry the Fed is no longer independent, fewer may buy U.S. bonds, which would push up the interest rate ...
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Trump Pushes Fed for 1% Interest Rate Despite Economic Risks
President Trump's push for 1% Federal Reserve rates faces economist warnings about potential inflation risks. Historical data shows such low rates typically signal economic crisis rather than ...
Trump Is Poised to Grab Control of the Fed Next Year
President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates by three percentage points, a massive cut that could push borrowing costs back to pandemic lows. With two seats at the Fed ...
Trump tariffs push up inflation despite pressure on Fed to cut rates
The White House has been trumpeting the absence of tariff-related price hikes as a sign that the president’s agenda is ...
Inflation picked up again in June, as Trump’s trade tariffs pushed prices higher
The White House keeps insisting that inflation is a thing of the past. The latest Consumer Price Index numbers help prove ...
Hopefuls eyeing Powell’s job intensify push amid Trump rift
Two of President Donald Trump's contenders to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are increasing their alignment with ...