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Top Fed Official Backs Jul. Rate Cut

Federal Reserve's Waller says central bank should cut rates at next meeting

A top Federal Reserve official said late Thursday that the central bank should cut its key interest rate later this month, carving out a different view than that of Chair Jerome Powell, who has

The New York Times · 2h

Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure

Christopher Waller, a potential contender to be the next chair of the central bank, said the Federal Reserve should not wait for the labor market to weaken to reduce interest rates.

CNA · 25m

Fed's governor Waller wants July interest rate cut amid rising growth, job market risks

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday (Jul 17) he continues to believe the US central bank should cut interest rates at the end of this month amid mounting risks to the economy

Fed, Trump and Jerome Powell

CBS News on MSN · 46m

Why is Trump unhappy with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what does the Federal Reserve do?

President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, after years of on-and-off criticism over interest rates.

Reuters · 6h

The Fed building renovations at the center of Trump's fight with Powell: Five things to know

The spiraling cost of the Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings in Washington, D.C., has become the latest flashpoint in the Trump administration's escalating pressure campaign on Fed Chair Jerome Powell,

Marketplace · 13h

Could Trump use Fed HQ renovations as a pretext to fire Powell?

The project has exceeded its initial budget. But what the Trump adminstration really wants is lower interest rates.

54mon MSN

A top Fed official, considered a candidate to replace Powell, keeps calling for a rate cut this month

Fed Governor Christopher Waller, at a New York event, said the US central bank should lower borrowing costs at its July 29-30 ...

Axios on MSN2d

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 ...

16h

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 ...

2hon MSN

Jerome Powell defends $2.5B Federal Reserve renovation: ‘Good stewards of public resources’

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell defended his $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project near the National Mall ...

12h

Warren goes to bat for Powell amid Trump criticism

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, offered support Wednesday for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose policies she frequently criticizes.

6hon MSN

Bond Giant Pimco Dismisses Trump’s Threats to Fed’s Powell

Bond powerhouse Pimco hasn’t adjusted its positions in light of Trump’s threats to push Powell out, even with the potential ...

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