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Trump floats firing Federal Reserve chair

Trump has wanted to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A costly Fed renovation project could provide the reason.

The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," said Stephen Moore, an informal Trump economic adviser.

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

US stocks swing as Trump says he discussed firing the Federal Reserve's chair

U.S. stocks are shaky on Wednesday as President Donald Trump said he had “talked about the concept of firing” the head of the Federal Reserve. Such a move could help Wall Street get lower interest rates,

NPR · 4h

Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils

President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.

Federal Reserve, inflation and last rate cut

MarketWatch · 7h

Why won’t the Fed cut rates in July? Its favorite inflation gauge is telling it not to.

The inflation gauge the Federal Reserve relies on most to decide whether to raise or lower U.S. interest rates is likely to cement a decision by the central bank to stand pat at its next meeting at the end of July.

Investopedia on MSN · 1d

Inflation Crushes Hopes That Federal Reserve Will Cut Interest Rates in July

Some investors had clung to a bit of hope that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates at its next meeting on July 30. Tuesday's report on inflation brought the chances of that down even further.

WPEC CBS 12 · 2h

Fact Check Team: What’s holding up Fed interest rate cuts?

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump is once again putting public pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for interest rate cuts amid signs of a cooling labor market. But while rate cuts have been projected for months, the Fed hasn’t moved since December of 2024, and Powell doesn’t seem ready to cave just yet.

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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 ...

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Trump says Federal Reserve should lower interest rates to less than 1%; Is it normal?

Trump urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates to 1%, but economists argue this could backfire, risking inflation & ...

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Rise After Strong Jobs Report

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Asks Inspector General To Review Cost Overruns on Controversial $2.5 Billion Renovation Project

Trump administration officials, already agitated by the board’s monetary policy, are calling for Chairman Powell’s removal ...

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Interest Rates and Unemployment: The Surprising Connection Revealed

Although interest rates and unemployment have an indirectly inverse relationship, that relationship can be clouded by broader factors in the labor market.

Reuters on MSN1d

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 ...

Axios on MSN1d

How the Fed sets rates — and why Powell can't move rates alone

President Trump's war on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is taking on a more aggressive form, bringing Trump a step ...

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