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Analysis: Fed leaves rates unchanged; Powell decides to stay, setting up Trump showdownJerome Powell announced Wednesday he will remain at the Federal Reserve after his chairmanship expires, citing what he called unprecedented attacks on the “independence” of the central bank. His decision… Read More
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Jerome Powell suggests Fed is on track to cut interest rates once again(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested Tuesday that the central bank may be on track to lower its interest rate target range again in 2025. Read More
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Trump admin accuses Fed board member of mortgage fraud, calls for resignationPresident Donald Trump’s push to reform the Federal Reserve intensified as he and Federal Housing Director William Pulte called for one of its board members to resign over alleged mortgage… Read More
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Jerome Powell pressed on why Fed isn’t lowering rates to help Americans afford homes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Multiple reporters questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during a Wednesday press conference over the decision to keep interest rates steady. The Fed announced that… Read More
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Fed policy crossroads: Patience vs. preparation(The Center Square) – This week brings another opportunity for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to defend the central bank’s cautious stance as he addresses markets that increasingly question whether patience… Read More
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Fed official calls for rate cut amid ongoing pressure from Trump(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July. Waller said that… Read More