Trump Says He ‘Knows Interest Rates’ Much Better Than Powell
The president has begun a pressure campaign on the Fed to lower interest rates faster, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Trump calls for lower interest rates ahead of Fed meeting
"I think I know interest rates much better than they do, and I think I know it certainly much better than the one who's primarily in charge of making that decision," Trump says
Trump says he will 'demand' interest rates drop, hinting at coming clash with Powell
Donald Trump hinted at a coming clash with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other central bankers as he spoke virtually before the World Economic Forum, saying he would 'demand' lower interest rates.
Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will call for a lowering of U.S. interest rates, exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve despite a longstanding norm of political independence at the central bank.
Trump Tells Fed to Lower Rates ‘Immediately,’ Says He Knows ‘Better than They Do’
US President Donald Trump demanded that the Federal Reserve cut rates immediately on Thursday, citing falling oil prices and asserting he understands monetary policy better than the central
Trump Says He Knows Interest Rates Better Than Fed Chief Powell
President Donald Trump questioned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s decision making on interest rates and said he planned to speak to the central bank chief “at the right time.”
Trump pressures Federal Reserve to lower interest rates
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would press the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates “immediately,” rekindling a fight over the historically independent U.S. central bank.
Fed's Powell to take 'wait and see' stance on rates next week as Trump policies emerge, says rates strategist
Investors looking ahead to next week's Federal Reserve policy meeting shouldn't expect any big revelations on interest rates from the central bank's Chair Jerome Powell, according to Molly Brooks, U.S.
Trump demands Fed cut rates, claims better monetary policy understanding
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at a time the central bank has hit pause for an uncertain duration, arguing he understands monetary policy better than those charged with setting it.
Who Is Jerome Powell?
Jerome H. Powell has been a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) since May 25, 2012, ...
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Jerome Powell Fast Facts
Powell is the first chairman in 40 years not to hold a Ph.D. in economics. Avid cyclist who has been known to ride his bike to work at the Fed. 1984-1990 - Works at the investment bank Dillon, Read & ...
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Trump vs. Powell and a Catch-22
Trump hasn’t even been sworn into office yet and he’s already locking horns with Fed chair Jerome Powell on interest rates.
Trump takes aim at Fed in economic forum comments
In an address to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, delivered via video link Thursday, President Donald Trump revisited his displeasure with the policy direction of the U.S. Federal Reserve that ...
Fed axed diversity section from website around time of Trump's executive order
The Federal Reserve has scrubbed a "Diversity and Inclusion" section from its website, with previous links to a statement of the U.S. central bank's diversity standards and data on the racial, ethnic ...
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Fed's Powell questioned in Congress over inflation and bank regulation
Since inflation in the United States is still excessive, most Federal Reserve officials expect to raise interest rates further this year this year, Chair Jerome ... Powell about the central ...
Wall Street hovers near records, Fed, megacap earnings awaited
US equities were poised to end the first week of Donald Trump’s second term higher, checked by the outlook for rates and ...
Trump Just Won’t Stop Moving Markets
Stocks hit a record high as the president called for lower interest rates, signed a crypto order, and addressed Davos’ global ...