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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
An attempt by Trump to fire Powell would face major legal challenge
Trump and the Trump administration have increasingly turned their fire on Powell and his leadership of the central bank.
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 ...
Why Isn't the Fed Cutting Interest Rates? What To Know
The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.