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President Trump’s attacks on the Fed are not over
Mr Trump’s ultimate desire is not in doubt. The Fed has cut rates by only a percentage point since September, to 4.25-4.5%.
Gold falls 3% as Trump comments on Fed and China boost risk sentiment
Gold on Wednesday extended its retreat from an all-time high, falling more than 3%, as appetite for riskier assets improved ...
Markets fall as Trump renews attack against Fed chair
President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on Monday, exacerbating a stock sell-off ...
Kevin Warsh: the man who could replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair
President Donald Trump has been musing about his potential replacement for Federal Reserve chair: Kevin Warsh, the man who ...
Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump
A Republican lawmaker tasked with scrutinizing Federal Reserve monetary policy wants the U.S. Congress to help stabilize ...
Fed’s Hammack: “Soft Data” Signals Concerns About Higher Inflation
Beth Hammack, president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, is watching travel and shipping numbers to get a better handle on ...
Stock market today: Markets bounce after Trump says he won't try to fire Fed Chair Powell
Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, with markets showing relief after President Donald Trump indicated he won't dismiss the ...
Gold slips as Trump backs off threats to fire Fed chair and lifts tariff hopes
Gold prices dipped on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at lower tariffs for China and backed away from ...