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A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of President Trump’s tariffs. It will play into decisions by the Federal Reserve about when and whether to cut interest rates and comes as the president and his team have ramped up their pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Republican attacks on Powell and calls for his resignation appear to revolve largely around Trump’s demands that the Fed cut interest rates immediately. Trump has also publicly insulted Powell over the matter, with reports showing that the president is actively seeking avenues to replace the Fed Chair.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon went to bat Tuesday for the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, as the White House pondered ousting him over disagreements about the path of short-term
A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as Mr. Trump pressures him over interest rates.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that a “formal process” to find a successor for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has already started — as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure for the top central banker to step aside before his term ends.
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The most recent criticisms against Fed chair Jerome Powell come after President Donald Trump continues to demand lower interest rates.
President Trump criticized Jerome Powell as 'very bad for the country,' arguing the Fed should have lower interest rates while questioning the $2.5 billion building project.
A source familiar with the matter told Axios that Powell directed Inspector General Michael Horowitz to examine the project’s costs.