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Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
President Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says ...
Why is Trump unhappy with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and what does the Federal Reserve do?
President Trump floated the idea of firing Jerome Powell — whom he first appointed Federal Reserve chair — earlier this week, ...
Trump Shreds Fed Chair Jerome Powell: 'Truly One Of My Worst Appointments'
In a letter Thursday, the Federal Reserve chief rejected criticism the White House has leveled at him over the cost of ...
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren is no Jerome Powell cheerleader—but she fears the next Fed boss won’t have the ‘brains and the guts’ to stand up to Trump
Warren added the next Fed chair will face a tough task proving they’re committed to central bank autonomy, as concerns grow ...
Hedge funds favour short-dated, convertible bonds if Fed's Powell leaves early
Hedge funds say they are prepared if U.S. President Donald Trump fires Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term ...
The Home-Builder Heir Who Is Stoking the Jerome Powell Frenzy
The freewheeling style of Bill Pulte, the head of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—and known to some as “Little ...
Markets Shrug Off Trump-Powell Saga as Stock Futures Rise
Stock futures were mostly higher early Thursday as the market continued to shake off fears that President Donald Trump could ...