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Trump urges rate cuts to boost savings, but Fed says economy is strong
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates despite President Donald Trump's demands due to uncertainty ...
Hassett says White House probing Fed renovation costs, authority to fire Powell
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for ...
Contenders to succeed Powell slam Fed chair as White House pressure intensifies
Two top contenders to replace Jerome Powell slammed the Fed chair for a $2.5 billion renovation of the central bank’s ...
Economic council head says Trump's ability to fire Fed's Powell is 'being looked into'
In an interview with ABC News, Kevin Hassett was also pressed about the president's decision to hit imports from Brazil with ...
Jerome Powell asks Inspector General to review Fed’s $2.5B HQ revamp as Trump escalates attacks: report
A source familiar with the matter told Axios that Powell directed Inspector General Michael Horowitz to examine the project’s costs.
Video: Trump Is Considering a ‘Shadow Fed.’ Here’s Why That's Risky
President Trump has signaled he is looking to name a replacement for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell far earlier than usual—in a bid to undermine him. Here's how the "shadow chair" gambit could ...
Powell's ouster 'one of the largest underpriced event risks over the coming months'
Potential removal of Fed Chair Jerome Powell could disrupt markets, spike inflation expectations, and impact the USD and ...
Fannie Mae chairman ‘encouraged’ by chatter Powell may consider quitting amid Trump tiff
Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position.  “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome ...