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2 former Fed economists say Chair Jerome Powell is facing an epic conundrum
It hasn't been an easy start to 2025 for Jerome Powell. Unfortunately for the Fed chair, the second half of the year is ...
Trump Keeps Pushing Powell to Lower Interest Rates. It Could Backfire.
The president’s attacks on the independence of the Federal Reserve could further harm the dollar’s status as the preeminent ...
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.
What Division Inside the Fed Means for Future Interest-Rate Cuts
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has sketched out new conditions that could trigger rate cuts by summer’s end, but inflation remains a ...
Trump sends handwritten letter to Powell demanding ultra-low interest rates
President Donald Trump on Monday continued his extended attack against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the central ...
Can Jay Powell Make It Through the Weekend?
Is the Fed chairman, Jay Powell, going to make it through the weekend? There is talk that he is being forced to resign.
Director of federal agency suggests Fed Chairman Powell is considering resigning
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering ...
White House targets Fed chair Jerome Powell over $2.5B DC HQ renovation: ‘We’re going to hold him accountable’
Republicans believe Powell’s testimony to Congress about an ongoing $2.5 billion DC office renovation may be a way to force him to step aside.