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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 ...
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president trump criticizes jerome powell's economic policies
President Trump discusses Jerome Powell's performance as Fed Chair, criticizing interest rate policies and economic impact.
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How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision
A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...
Stocks sell off as investors see Trump’s inflation ‘pipeline’ forcing the Fed to hold off on interest rate cuts
Inflation is up, stocks are down, and more tariffs are on their way. Trump wants interest rates to come down but the direction of travel is making it less likely that the Fed will deliver the cuts he ...
GOP senators warn Trump that firing Powell would send ‘shockwave’ through economy
Senate Republicans are warning President Trump that it would be a big mistake to follow through on his threat to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying it would likely send a “shockwave” ...
Why Trump getting his way on interest rates could signal weakness
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government ...
From tariffs to universities, Trump's negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion
Trump recently summed up his approach when talking to reporters about trade talks with other countries. "They don't set the ...
Jamie Dimon just sent Donald Trump a warning about meddling with the Fed
Trump has been highly critical of Jerome Powell this year, pressuring him to cut rates. The Fed Chair has said he's awaiting ...