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Firing Powell would do nothing to help Trump on interest rates

For a moment on Wednesday, it looked like President Donald Trump would finally attempt the improbable and fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

CNN on MSN · 18h

Trump says Powell is costing the US a fortune by not lowering rates. But firing the Fed chair may not fix the issue

As part of his campaign to get rid of Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has blamed the Federal Reserve chair for costing the country “hundreds of billions of dollars” by not slashing interest rates.

The New York Times · 2d

Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.

Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question.

Independent Journal Review12m

Fed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From Trump

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July. Waller said ...

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Powell not lowering interest rates is due to ‘politics,’ economist argues

First Trust Advisors L.P. chief economist Brian Wesbury discusses the Federal Reserve’s leadership, cutting interest rates ...

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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.

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Fed's Powell says high interest rates may 'take longer than expected ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that “it may take longer than expected” for high interest rates to lower inflation. He also reiterated, however, that a rate hike is unlikely.

Trump official criticizes Fed chief Jerome Powell for "ostentatious" office renovations, as Trump takes aim over interest rates

A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as ...

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Trump calls Powell ‘one of my worst appointments’ and slams Biden for reappointing him

President Donald Trump launched a new verbal assault against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday, calling him ...

What’s holding up interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve?

Right now, inflation is still hovering just above the Federal Reserve’s target and data is mixed. That’s why Fed Chair Jerome ...

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Why the White House is attacking Powell over the ‘Taj Mahal on the National Mall’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under fire from the White House, which accuses him of bungling a yearslong renovation ...

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