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Trump vs. Powell: How Firing the Fed Chair Could Shake the Economy
Economists interviewed by Newsweek warned that removing Powell now would roil markets, erode trust in U.S. institutions and ...
Trump has wanted to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A costly Fed renovation project could provide the reason.
The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," said Stephen Moore, an informal Trump ...
Markets could freak out if Trump tries to fire Powell
There could be a revolt in global markets, including a possible collapse in the dollar and US bonds, if President Donald ...
Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy
A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as ...
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Trump says Powell is "terrible" for not lowering interest rates, denies plans to fire him
President Trump is commenting on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as reports emerge that he is considering firing him. Mr.
GOP split on whether Trump should fire Powell
Republican lawmakers are split over if President Trump should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with some pushing him to nix the central bank head and others encouraging him to be patient.
Trump floats firing the Federal Reserve chair as White House criticism boils
President Trump said it was "highly unlikely" he would fire Jerome Powell, but also said he discussed the idea with Republican lawmakers who expressed support.
Wall Street is rattled as Trump says he discussed firing Powell but is 'unlikely' to do it
President Trump sent the U.S. stock market on a jagged round trip after saying he had 'talked about the concept of firing' the head of the Federal Reserve.
Why Trump getting his way on interest rates could signal weakness
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government ...