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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.

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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.

Seeking Alpha · 2d

Higher Long-Term Interest Rates If Trump Fires Powell From The Fed

The president prefers low interest rates. But the Federal Reserve Act protects the Fed chair's removal. Long-term rates are set by financial markets and sensitive to inflation expectations.

Independent Journal Review3h

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 ...

Fox Business on MSN2d

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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See Trump's handwritten note to Jerome Powell complaining about interest rates

President Donald Trump remains displeased by the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady.

USA Today1y

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.

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Trump says Federal Reserve should lower interest rates by 3 points

The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released June inflation data, showing prices increased from the prior month. Hours ...

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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.

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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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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