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Axios on MSNHow the Fed sets rates — and why Powell can't move rates alonePresident Trump's war on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is taking on a more aggressive form, bringing Trump a step closer to trying to oust the head of the Fed. Why it matters: Trump wants Powell to cut interest rates,
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday released June inflation data, showing prices increased from the prior month. Hours later, President Trump called on the Fed to lower rates.
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.
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
In a recent statement, President Trump suggested Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. While praising Bessent, Trump expressed frustration over Powell's rate policies and renovation expenses.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could be a candidate to replace Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but suggested that might not happen. After landing at Joint Base Andrews following a trip to Pittsburgh,
The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers.
Trump hopes to get lower rates by replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell with someone who would do what the president wants. But Powell’s term as chair does not end until May 2026. He’s insisted he won’t resign early.
The White House uses an overbudget renovation of Fed headquarters to pressure Fed Chair Powell out of his job. Will it work? And does it even matter?
CNBC's "Closing Bell" team discusses what to expect from upcoming bank earnings with Stephen Biggar, director of financial services research at Argus Research.