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Trump continues to bash Fed Chair Jerome Powell

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.

CBS News on MSN · 7h

Trump asked GOP lawmakers if he should fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday asked a group of House Republicans if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — and people in the room voiced approval. Several sources said Mr. Trump indicated he will do it. Mr. Trump on Wednesday confirmed to reporters in the Oval Office that he spoke to lawmakers about ousting Powell.

Newsweek on MSN · 4h

Trump vs. Powell: How Firing the Fed Chair Could Shake the Economy

Economists interviewed by Newsweek warned that removing Powell now would roil markets, erode trust in U.S. institutions and ultimately hurt ordinary Americans.

Trump urges Fed to lower interest rates

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 1d

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 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.

Fortune on MSN · 14h

Stocks sell off as investors see Trump’s inflation ‘pipeline’ forcing the Fed to hold off on interest rate cuts

Inflation is up, stocks are down, and more tariffs are on their way. Trump wants interest rates to come down but the direction of travel is making it less likely that the Fed will deliver the cuts he wants.

CBS News · 1d

Trump urges Fed to lower interest rates as new inflation data shows slight rise

President Trump is urging the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates following the release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for June, which shows a 0.3% increase. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has the latest.

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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Trump eyes opportunity to oust Powell in $700 million overrun on Fed building extension

When a reporter asked if the expensive renovation was a fireable offense, Trump replied, “I think it sort of is." ...

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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, ...

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Atlanta Fed chief Bostic downplays Trump-Powell tension while expressing caution about rate cuts

Raphael Bostic remains focused on economic data despite Trump's criticism of Powell, noting that businesses in the southeast are experiencing real price pressures from tariffs.

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Fed's extended rate hike campaign is expanding banks' net interest margins, says Argus Research's Biggar

CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses what to expect from upcoming bank earnings with Stephen Biggar, director of financial ...

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